Photos From 2018 Cary Christmas Parade
Cary, NC – Just ahead of this weekend’s snowstorm, The Cary Jaycees held their annual Cary Christmas Parade in Downtown Cary. The skies were overcast, and the air a bit chilly, but everyone remained dry and the crowds were large.
In fact, camp chairs could be seen gathering as early as 10 AM in anticipation of the 2 PM start time. The parade started at the E Chatham Street Roundabout and continued with a left turn down S Academy Street, ending at the Cary Arts Center on Dry Avenue.
Grand Marshall Tru Pettigrew
This year’s parade did not disappoint starting with the new Police Department’s Ford Tahoe with retiring Chief of Police Tony Godwin, followed by Cary Town Council Members and ending with the Cary High School Marching Band.
In between were several Martial Arts Schools, four High School Marching Bands with Color Guards, at least five dance performing schools and numerous scout troops and area businesses.
Santa closed out the show on a float sponsored by Ashworth Drugs and Lynn’s Hallmark.
Enjoy these photos that we took along the parade route.
Cary Chamber Master of Ceremonies, Preston Mitchell, announcing each participating group at the corner of Academy and Chatham Streets
The Mustang Car Club had over a dozen cars old and new in the parade this year
Graceful Expression Dance Studio
Wool E Bull of the Durham Bulls greeting the crowd
Town Council Members Jack Smith, Jennifer Robinson and Ed Yerha
Mayor Pro Tem Lori Bush throws candy from a Tesla
Mayor Harold Weinbracht driven in an antique car
Cary Dance Productions
Panther Creek High School Color Guard
Panther Creek High School Marching Band
Academy for the Performing Arts dance troupe
The Chinese American Friendship Association dragons
Festive Bond Brothers representatives
Green Hope Marching Band
A float featuring the Downtown Park Fountain and the Cary Arts Center from the Cary Swim Club
Green Hope High School marching band
Cary High School’s Color Guard
Rick Kelly of Ricky Rickshaw gives parade-goers a ride
The Jolly old Elf himself
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Have a very happy Holiday Season!
Photos by Lindsey Chester.
