2nd Annual Anderson Christmas Parade Dec. 3

Anderson Volunteer Fire Department presents the 2nd Annual Anderson Christmas Parade Sunday, Dec. 3, on historic Main Street in Anderson.

The event is co-hosted by Fifty-Seven Bloom Co., Anderson Auto and Marcy’s Razzle Dazzle. Lineup for the parade begins at 5 p.m. at the Grimes County Business and Justice Center, 270 FM 149 in Anderson. The parade is set for 6 p.m.

Awards will be presented for seven different categories including best antique tractor, best ATV/side-by-side, best antique car, best mounted group, best organization float, best business float and best individual float. Awards and visits with Santa will follow the parade in front of the courthouse.

New to the parade is a yard decorating contest. Entrees must be within a 10-mile radius of the Grimes County Courthouse. The yards will be judged Friday, Dec. 1, from 7-9 p.m.

To participate in the parade or the yard decorating contest, call Samantha Kimich, 936-870-6438 or Marcy Pavlock, 936-661-6662. You may also email andersonfire114@yahoo.com.