City of Gaffney/Veterans Christmas parade Dec. 12

The City of Gaffney/Veterans Christmas Parade will be held this year on December 12, beginning at 10 a.m. As in years past, this will be a joint effort by the City of Gaffney and Veterans of Cherokee County.

Government officials and other dignitaries, beauty queens, bands, ROTC units, National Guard, Boy and Girl Scout Troops, Churches, dance teams, horses and riders, tractors, cultural organizations, and businesses, etc., are all invited to participate.

There is no charge to enter the parade; however, nine (9) decorated floats are available for rent at a cost of $440.00 each. This price includes a driver and the truck to pull the float. Please contact Will deBorde at the City of Gaffney Visitors Center at (864) 487-6244. to reserve your float.

The deadline for float rentals is 5 p.m on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

All persons and organizations wishing to enter the parade should contact Will deBorde as soon as possible, providing the name of the individual or organization, the number of participants, and the type of parade unit. The registration deadline for those not renting a float is 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. The parade route will begin at Thompson Park and Park Place on South Limestone Street and then travel up Limestone Street to disburse at Railroad Avenue. Line-up for the parade will begin at 8 a.m. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. sharp. All units not in line by 10 a.m. will follow Santa Claus at the end of the parade line-up.