Annual Christmas parade draws a crowd

Dakota Johnson and "Max" represent "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," one of many "stories" featured on Dewy Rose Baptist Church's first place parade entry in the annual Elberton Christmas parade held Dec. 8. (Photo by Weeks)

Joseph (Joey Morgan), Mary (Amber Morgan) and baby Jesus in the first place wining Dewy Rose Baptist Church entry, “Faith over Fiction.” (Photo by Weeks)

The ECCHS Color Guard led the parade ahead of Jaukeem Fortson and the ECCHS ROTC. (Photo by Weeks)

Two reindeer from the Elbert County Library shared the holiday spirit with the crowd. (Photo by Weeks)

ECCHS majorette Sydney Prince twirled with the rest of the majorettes during the parade. (Photo by Weeks)

Burton’s Quarter Horses’ entry featured several Christmas Characters. (Photo by Weeks)

Santa traveled not by sleigh, but by fire engine during the parade. (Photo by Weeks)

Elbert Memorial Hospital tied for third place with their “Charlie Brown Christmas” entry. (Photo by Weeks)

Elberton Pickleball & Social Club tied for third place with their tribute to “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” (Photo by Weeks)

ECCHS band members came decked out. (Photo by Weeks)

ECCHS cheerleaders were in the holiday spirit. (Photo by Weeks)

Parade-goers both young and old enjoyed the Elberton Christmas Parade. (Photo by Weeks)

Family Impact Center brought several holiday revelers to the Elberton Christmas Parade. (Photo by Weeks)

L3 Baton Company twirled their way through the parade route. (Photo by Weeks)

A Shoe-In Dance Company performed during their appearance in this year’s parade. (Photo by Weeks)

With their “Snow White Christmas” theme, Home Sweet Home Elberton took home the second place award. (Photo by Weeks)