“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is the theme for this year’s annual Christmas parade hosted by the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce.
Christmas in Columbia will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6. with the parade beginning at 5 p.m.
This year’s grand marshal is Natalie Bardin, state FBLA president.
Earning the title of FBLA president is no easy task.
“We are so proud of Natalie. Her becoming state president was not only a really big deal in her being elected, but also in what all was involved in running for the office,” said JR Thompson, Adair County High FBLA advisor. “She interviewed with different committees answering a multitude of questions and delivered speeches including her final speech in front of over 10,000 people.”
There is no cost to enter the parade, but all participants must register with the Chamber of Commerce no later than Thursday, Dec. 4 by calling 270-384-6020 or emailing coladair@duo-county.com.
The chamber is looking forward to another great parade this year. Last year’s parade had the most entries in history.
Entry Prizes
Float and non-float prizes for in-county floats: first place $250, second place $150, and third place $75
Out of county floats: first place $100 and second place $75.
Non-float (golf carts, ATV, UTV, etc): first place $75 and second place $50.
Anyone driving any type of vehicle must have a valid driver’s license.
Christmas in Columbia is always a big event for Columbia and Adair County. A full schedule of events will be released at a later date.
