Lee Co. Chamber of Commerce hosts 36th annual “Spirit of Christmas Parade & Festival”
LEESBURG, Ga. – The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Lee County, as they’re having the 36th annual “Spirit of Christmas Parade and Festival.”
This year’s parade featured an impressive lineup with 96 entries, including festive floats, spirited walkers, and massive custom vehicles that dazzled the crowd.
Lee county truly showed its holiday cheer, as multiple blocks along the parade route were packed with hundreds of spectators soaking in the holiday magic.
But the festivities didn’t stop there! The festival that followed offered something for everyone. Attendees enjoyed browsing booths filled with unique Christmas-themed items, indulging in a variety of delicious food, and participating in fun, family-friendly games and activities for kids.
The 36th annual “Spirit of Christmas Parade and Festival” truly captured the heart of the holiday season, leaving memories to cherish for years to come.
“The parade is such a fun tradition for Lee County. Everybody who’s in it and comes out to it always has such a good time. It was 28 degrees this morning and the streets were still lined with people. It’s such a fun tradition. We do it every year. We’ve been doing it for over 36 years now, and the community just always rallies behind us. All of our businesses are so excited. Everybody goes over the top with their decorations and participation. It’s just a fun thing that we do every year and we really enjoy it. And, festival, we’ve got a DJ, we have food trucks, bouncy houses and other stuff for kids. It’s just a big festival with a bunch of vendors. So, if you have any last minute Christmas shopping or anything you have to do, you can get everything you need at the festival today,” said Jessica Zurheid, Director of Events, Lee Co. Chamber of Commerce.
This is the Lee County Chamber of Commerce’s last event of the year…
Ending with a fan favorite.
You can watch the full parade, Christmas Day, on WSST.
Gabe Hutton reporting.
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