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Ho-Ho-Hum...Second Local Christmas Parade Canceled
Another parade has been canceled this year, this time because of the weather, but several other parades and celebrations in Central Texas are still slated to take place throughout the month of December.
Reporter: Micah T. Williams, KWTX Staff Writer Email Address: micah.williams@kwtx.com |
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LACY LAKEVIEW (December 01, 2009)-The City of Lacy Lakeview said Tuesday it would cancel its Christmas Parade.
The parade was scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday but has been canceled because of the weather, the city said in a press release.
Tuesday’s forecast includes a chance 90 percent chance of rain throughout the day.
There was no word in the news release if the parade would be rescheduled.
Lacy Lakeview’s parade was the second to be canceled this year.
Last month, the City of Waco announced its annual Christmas parade would not happen this year because of a lack of financing.
Waco’s Holiday on the Square celebration will still go on but without the longstanding parade, which was previously sponsored by the now defunct Waco Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The city is planning a several events on Saturday at Heritage Square, including a “Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis,” a costume contest and the annual Christmas tree lighting event.
Other surrounding cities will also be holding Christmas parades and events throughout December:
-Salado Christmas parade at 5:00 p.m. Thursday
-Bellmead Christmas parade at 7:00 p.m. Thursday
-Gatesville Christmas parade at 11:00 a.m. Saturday
-Mart Christmas celebration at noon Saturday
-Belton Christmas parade at 3:00 p.m. Saturday
-Temple Christmas parade at 6:30 p.m. Dec 7
-Hewitt Christmas parade at 4:00 p.m. Dec. 12
-Killeen Christmas parade at 4:30p.m. Dec. 12
Don't see your hometown on the list? Feel free to leave a comment with the details.
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Axtell has its annual Christmas parade Dec. 12 starting at 10 am. Line up is at 9-9:30 am at the field house in front o0f the football stadium.
Robinson - Sat 12/5 at 3pm (line up starts at 2pm). Parade starts in front of Robinson Jr. high, and ends at the site of the future after the parade where there will be events for the kids, and meet Santa! Come out and join us!
MARLIN 12/05 Pancake breakfast 8 am MVFD, 10 am Parade, Photos with Santa 1-4, Tour of homes all day, go to www.marlinra.org for more details.

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