Spreading the Gift of Christmas in Alabaster

By: Khaliah Smitherman




On December 5th, many people gathered on Highway 31 for the City of Alabaster's Annual Christmas Parade.

The parade started with the entrance of the Grand Marshall followed by several of the City's elected officials. There were over 100 participants in the parade.

2Blu and the Lucky Stiffs

2Blu and the Lucky Stiffs performed a rendition of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, that had many bobbing their heads.

There were other performers such as Joy's Dance Company, The Shelby Starlets, Jazzercise, and many more.

Other floats included different churches, organizations, restautants, etc.

The streets were covered with attendees awaiting to see the parade. Among the attendees was a parent, Connie Derryberry who was anxiously waiting to see her son.

Duke School of Music. 

"I'm excited because my son is playing the drums on the Duke School of Music float. So we're pumped and excited that he get to be in it", she said.

In the parade the performers stopped by the judges table to showcase their talents. The were judged in the categories of best holiday spirit, best use of theme, best walking entry, most creative and most entertaining.

For more information on the Christmas Parade, please click here.