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Many thanks to all who came out to the parade on December 6. 

WINNERS of floats: Best Single, Big Spur; Best Group, Red Hill Houndsmen Assoc.; Best Original, Ms. Clause & Patriotic Elves; Best Car, Royalty Car Club; People’s Choice, Edgefield United Methodist Church.

Christmas Parade Committee: Beth Christie, Steven Weaver, Sherry Holmes, Hamp III Holmes, Jacqueline Kennion, Chris Jennings.

Judges: Samanthamarie McClure, Frank Davis, Rodney Tillman.

Special Thanks to: Jane Jenkins Herlong, Lee Holmes (Elizabeth), Hamilton Paving (Donna).

Sponsors: SRP Federal Credit Union; McDonald’s of Edgefield; NWTF, Aiken Electric Co-op (Edgefield), Herlong Ford, Herlong Chevrolet, MooreCraft Cabinets, Town of Edgefield, Titan Farms, Spanky’s Car Care, Pendarvis Chevrolet, NAPA/Ridge Auto Parts.

Parade Director, Calvin Henderson