It's Christmas Time in Columbiana

Story By: Matthew Harchuck

The city of Columbiana held its annual Christmas parade Thursday, December 3, 2015. The members of the community gathered around the neighboring businesses and stood alongside on the sidewalk to see the show up close.

Main Street Columbiana

The event kicked off with a  musical performance of classical Christmas songs performed  near the center of main street.

Then a arrangement of dance performances performed by many young adults and some of the areas elementary kids.

After the great showing of dances the parade itself slowly made its way down the street. There was a wide variety of floats and vehicles that were in the parade.

 Many of the participants in the parade traditionally handed out candy and waved and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Ty Nugent: SCHS Marching Band

The Shelby County High School Marching band put on a show with the playing of some of their songs.

Ty Nugent, who plays the snare in the band, but played the tinners in the parade. Playing in the parade is an amazing feeling that is blessing to have,

" I loved it, it's fantastic to be able to show off what you can do musically, its one of my favorite things to do, said Nugent.

Kids Enjoying the bubbles

The annual Christmas Parade did not disappoint anyone that attended, the only complaint was it was a little to cold.

But when the show began all those thoughts of being cold went away and the smiles and cheers began. And those smiles held strong all the way through the end of the show.

To find out more of the events going on in the city of Columbiana click here