Every year, Athens-Clarke County hosts a themed Parade of Lights downtown. This year’s theme is “An Art Filled Holiday,” and entries will compete for Most Original Float, Best Use of Theme, Best Use of Lights and the Mayor’s Award. The parade marshal will be local self-taught artist Harold Rittenberry Jr., whose whimsical metal sculptures can be found around the Classic City at the Brooklyn Cemetery, Georgia Museum of Art, Lyndon House Arts Center and various parks. The parade is considered a “rain or shine” event, except in cases of severe weather. Floats, performance troupes and community groups will line up on Hancock Avenue, then march down Pulaski, Clayton, Thomas and Washington streets to culminate with Santa Claus lighting the Christmas tree outside of City Hall.
WHO: Parade of Lights
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Athens
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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