Holiday Starlight Parade Is Dec. 5

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Downtown streets will sparkle during the Holiday Starlight Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5.

The 2009 Holiday Starlight Parade will proceed from Miller Park up Market Street to the Tennessee Aquarium beginning at 6 p.m.

This event is produced by the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership and city of Chattanooga Parks and Recreation. It has been recognized as Chattanooga’s largest evening holiday parade for the past 13 years.

With a succession of unique holiday entries, this event is known for its Yuletide theme featuring performing groups, marching bands, vehicles and floats all strung in twinkling lights.

WRCB Channel 3 will televise the Holiday Starlight Parade at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Following the parade, the 501st Legion/Mos Nooga Squad will be at the Green in front of The Blue Plate offering all parade attendees a chance to have their photo taken with Star Wars characters. The 501st Legion is an organization made up entirely of volunteers who donate their time to raise money for charities specializing in children’s causes.

Winter Days & Lights is a series of events presented by the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership to bring crowds to Downtown Chattanooga during the holiday season.

Following the Holiday Starlight Parade will be the final event in the Winter Days & Lights Series, Appalachian Christmas, on Friday, Dec. 11.

For more information on the parade, please call the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership at 265-0771 or visit www.downtownchattanooga.org.


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