A favorite Macon-Bibb event is back this year! The Christmas Parade will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, with a theme of “Macon Merry.” People are invited to line the streets of the route, which will run from Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to First Street along Cherry Street and then back down Mulberry Street. We’re proud to announce Mayor Lester Miller will lead the way as the Parade’s Grand Marshal. If you are unable to attend, the entire event will also be broadcast live on WGXA.

“We’re thrilled to bring back a holiday tradition that’s beloved by so many people,” says Urban Development Authority Executive Director Alex Morrison. “It’s something we missed last year, and it’s a great way to showcase the talent and unique people who make up our vibrant community. It’s also a great way to ring in the holidays and see Santa!”

If you’d like to be a part of this festive tradition, now is the time to apply. There are 75 available spots plus marching bands. You can access the application, along with rules and other pertinent information here. The deadline to apply is November 16. If you have questions, you can call Diane Jackson with the Economic & Community Development Department at (478) 751-7190.