High Springs’ Candy Cane Christmas Parade

HIGH SPRINGS ‒ The High Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas parade attracted spectators from all around north Florida on Dec. 10, with more than 300 floats featuring this year’s theme of a Candy Cane Christmas.

“We had around 7,000 people that came to see our Christmas parade this year,” said Chamber President Sharon Decker. “It was a beautiful night and a great turn out. We had some people that came from Cedar Key, Ocala and all around the surrounding area.”

Martial arts demonstrations, Santa Claus riding on the Historical Society’s old fire truck float and Santa visiting with children after the parade were highlights of the event.

Announcers Damon Messina and Ben Boukari, Jr., brought the parade to life as they described the high points of each of the floats as they traveled down High Springs Main Street.

This year’s parade may have been the largest turnout for a Christmas parade ever according to some long-time High Springs citizens.

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