Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Why is the MoonPie Drop not in Chattanooga, Tennessee?

The perfect snack: a MoonPie and a Coke
On January 1, 2015, my husband and I began talking about the Coca-Cola drop that had occurred in downtown Chattanooga the previous night (New Year’s Eve). The 2014 ChattaNew Year celebration held at the DoubleTree Hotel on Chestnut Street featured the first ever drop of a 12 foot tall LED-lit Coca-Cola bottle. This led to a discussion of why we have not been dropping a MoonPie since it is made in Chattanooga. Granted, Chattanooga is the home of the first bottled Coke, but MoonPies were created in and are still made in Chattanooga. After a quick Google search, we discovered Mobile, Alabama has that claim to fame. We both looked at each other and asked...why Mobile, Alabama?

The MoonPie was created in 1917 when Chattanooga Bakery salesman Earl Mitchel was asked for a snack “as big as the moon”.  The bakery created the wonderful graham cracker sensation and named it the MoonPie. The Moonpie was quickly a favorite of coal miners and from that small start it grew to become an integral part of American history.

 At 5 cents a pie, the MoonPie was able to survive and thrive during the Great Depression. Then, as the depression kids began fighting in the front lines of World War II, the treat was sent to them in care-packages across Europe. In 1956, Mobile, Alabama began throwing MoonPies from floats during their traditional Mardi Gras celebrations. This tradition spread across Mississippi Gulf Coast to Slidell, Louisiana which has a parade by “The Krewe (parade participants) of Mona Lisa and Moon Pie”.  Finally, the MoonPie is traditionally used during commemoration celebrations of the Apollo 11 moon walk. Even with all this information the question is still unanswered. Why Mobile, Alabama?

According to Fox 6 News in Mobile, Alabama, the tradition started in 2008. City Councilman Fred Richardson thought it would be a great idea to have a New Year’s Eve celebration by dropping something. Due to MoonPie’s being a Mardi Gras throw, Mobile is the largest per-capita purchaser of MoonPies. This makes it the perfect selection as the unique drop. They built a 12-foot, 350 pound MoonPie and began dropping it from a crane on the waterfront. By 2014, the MoonPie had moved to being dropped off of the RSA Trustmark building that dominates the Mobile skyline and is referred to as “MoonPie over Mobile”.  Apparently Chattanooga bakery approves of this drop, since they provide a giant MoonPie for festival goers to feast on. Although I appreciate the history of the MoonPie in Mobile, Alabama, I think we should bring the MoonPie drop to Chattanooga. That way we can enjoy two hometown favorites on New Year’s Eve, a coke and a MoonPie.

Thanks for reading. Leave me a comment and tell me what you think about moonpies and coca-colas.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

2013 Holiday or Christmas Parades around Chattanooga

2012 Lighted Boat Parade by Brad Snoke
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone. This year, 2013, there are numerous parades for everyone to enjoy. I will admit December 7th seems to be the popular date for parades. Everyone needs to check out the Ooltewah-Collegedale parade this year. They are having a few TV stars to march. The Ooltewah High School band will be fresh from their trip to New York where they marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. GO Ooltewah!

November 29, 2013
Chattanooga, TN—Grand Illumination and Lighted Boat Parade will begin at 7:00 with a fireworks display at the end. The Lighted Boat Parade will take place between Veterans Memorial and the Olgiati Bridges. Check out my pictures from last year’s parade.

December 1, 2013
Soddy Daisy-the Christmas Parade will start at Harrison Lane at 2:00 pm.

Ooltewah-Collegedale—Spirit of Christmas at 3:00pm. The Ooltewah High School band will be marching even though they just got back from marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Ooltewah High School Color Guard 2012
by Brad Snoke

December 5, 2013
Dalton, GA—Dreams of Christmas will begin at 6:00 pm.

December 6, 2013
Red Bank, TN—Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting will begin at 6:30 pm.
Ringgold, GA—Downhome Christmas Parade begins at 6:00pm.

December 7, 2013
Copperhill, TN—86th Annual Copperhill Kiwanis Christmas Parade begins at 2 pm.
Murphy, NC—The Hometown Christmas Parade in Downtown Murphy, the events begin at 2:00 pm.
Dayton, TN—Christmas at the Courthouse Horse & Carriage Parade will begin at 4:30 pm.
Cleveland, TN—Main Street Cleveland’s Annual Christmas Parade begins at Bradley High School at 6:00 pm.
Fort Oglethorpe, GA –The Christmas Express Parade will start in the Radio Shack parking lot at 6 pm.

December 14, 2013 
Chattanooga, TN--The Holiday Starlight Parade begins at 6 pm at the corner of 5th and Market. Last year’s parade was great. Here are the pictures to prove it.


If you have a parade to add to this list feel free to put it in the commits sections and I will add it to the list.  Thanks for stopping by.

Lighted Christmas Tree by Brad Snoke

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Haunted Houses in Chattanooga-2013

Blowing Screams Farm
271 Chattanooga Valley Road, Flintstone, GA 30725

Blowing Springs Farm is a haunted attraction that features outside activities such as haunted woods, dark swamps, bonfires, nighttime hayrides and roaming monsters. Other activities include a Kids Pumpkin Patch Maze, Black Forest Makeovers, and a Coca-Cola Playground. The Forest of Fear and Ghost Ride are the main attractions.

Halloween Pumpkin by Dusty Snoke
Dates: Opening day is Saturday, September 28, 2013. Blowing Springs Farm is open every Friday and Saturday in October from dark (around 7pm) till the last victim screams

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online.  An All You Can Scream Pass is $45 (website says $25 but when you go to purchase ticket it says $45) and includes unlimited admission to haunt. General admission tickets for Blowing Screams Farm (includes the Forest of Fear and Ghost Ride) are $16.00.

Information: Blowing Screams Farm website.


Sir Goony Haunted Carnival
5918 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Voted Best Overall Haunted House by the Chattanooga Times Free Press, Sir Goony’s Haunted Carnival brings 17 years of experience to their newest show “Zombie Circus”. The show features animatronics, special effects, 30 fear engineers and a professional light and sound design.

Dates: Opening day is Friday, September 27, 2013. The frights continue every Friday and Saturday through October along with October 20, 27, 30 and 31.Tickets go on sale at 7 pm and the nightmare begins at 7:30.

Tickets: $20 per adult. Includes the Castle Nightmare plus 19 holes of haunted golf, go karts, batting cage tokens and a $5 Papa John’s Pizza Gift Card.

Carving the pumpkin
by Dusty Snoke


Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern
1720 South Scenic Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37409

Ruby Falls Haunted Caven was voted Top 10 in Nation by Rand McNally. This haunt involves the cave, a bus and a top haunt so where comfortable clothes and shoes. The shoes should be closed toe, no sandals or flip flops. It will take around 45 minutes to complete the full trip.

Dates: Friday, September 27, 2013 is opening day for the Haunted Cavern. The Cavern will be open every Friday and Saturday from Sept. 27 to November 2. There are a few extra fright nights that include every Sunday in October and Thursday, October 31 (of course)J.

Tickets: Range in price from $23.00 to $17.00. A couple of hints…buy your ticket online and go on a Sunday.

Information: Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern webpage

The Haunted Hilltop
8235 Hwy 58, Harrison, TN 37341

The Haunted Hilltop offers Halloween fun for everyone whether you like haunted houses or just a bonfire and scary movie. For one low price, visitors can enjoy a huge haunted house, a dark maze, a long haunted hayride through woods and a cornfield along with scary movies playing on an outdoor tv. While waiting to enjoy the hayride or haunted house, purchase some concessions and eat around the bonfire. New this year is the longest vortex tunnel in the south and many new state of the art animatronics.

Dates: September 27th and 28th is opening weekend. After that The Haunted Hilltop is open every Friday and Saturday until November 1st including Thursday, October 21, 2013. Times are 7 till midnight opening weekend and 7pm till 1am for the rest of the season.

Tickets: Tickets are $20 for everything or $10 for each attraction. Tickets may be purchased online through paypal.  


Information: The Haunted Hilltop website

The Haunted Barn
5017 McDonald Road, McDonald, TN 37353

18 years of creating haunted fun makes The Haunted Barn a must see this year. The Haunted Barn is a 16-room dark maze that victims, oops, I mean visitors walk through. Along with the barn there is a bonfire, concessions and a spooky graveyard. The Haunted Barn uses a number system so there are no lines to wait in but be careful on your walk to the barn, rumor has it that monsters are waiting on you.

Dates: Opened every Friday and Saturday in October including Halloween and November 1 and 2. Gates open at 7 and the last ticket is sold at Midnight.

Tickets: Tickets are $18 for admission to the barn. All major credit cards are accepted.



Finishing the pumpkin
Dusty Snoke
Ringgold Haunted Depot
155 Depot Street, Ringgold, GA 30736

What happens when scary meets historic? A haunted train depot of course! The historic Ringgold depot turns scary this October for three short weeks. Not only does the depot offer up a frightening load of horror, there are hayrides and ghost tours for the more timid members of your group. The prices are very reasonable and well worth it. I have visited this one a few times and have always enjoyed it.

Dates: Final three Fridays and Saturdays in October starting at 7:00 pm

Tickets: The hay ride is $3, the ghost tour and the haunted depot are $5 each.



Lake Whinnepespookah
1730 Lakeview Drive, Rossville, GA 30741

Chattanooga’s favorite, fun-time spot is going to the ghost and ghouls this October.  According to their website guests can “enjoy an atmosfear of haunted rides, eerie edibles and screaming thrills throughout this spooktacular Halloween event”.

Dates: Every Friday and Saturday in October. Just a little note: on October 4, they will be shooting fireworks.

Tickets: An Unlimited Rides pass is $26 (water park is closed). Other packages are available.

Information: Lake Winnie website

Acres of Darkness
900 North Sanctuary Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

The Chattanooga Audubon Society opens two trails for a scary night in the woods. One trail is for kids and the faint of heart. The other is for those who dare to enter extreme dangers in the Haunted Woods. On the extreme trail you meet up with local legends and the natural dangers that haunt the woods at night. Bonfires, face painting, pumpkin decorating and a black light maze are available also.

Dates: Every Friday and Saturday between October 18 and October 26, from 8-11

Tickets: This is a fundraiser for the Audubon Society.


Mystery Dog Ranch
975 Wooten Road, Ringgold GA

Support the HOZHO Therapeutic Equestrian Services, a nonprofit riding program used by special needs children and adults (including veterans), by visiting Mystery Dog Ranch this October. Their “Home of the Dead” ghost town and hayride are sure to leave you shaking in your boots.

Dates: Last three Fridays and Saturdays in October. Ghost town opens at 7:00; hayride begins at Dark

Tickets: Admission is $10 with proceeds benefitting HOZHO Therapeutic Equestrian Services.



Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Chattanooga’s 2013 July 4th Celebrations and Fireworks

Independence Day, Fourth of July and July 4 are just a few of the names given to the day Americans celebrate the founding of this great nation. Below is a list of celebrations across the Chattanooga area. Find one that suits you and have a great time honoring this special day. 
The  events that include fireworks are marked with an *. 
Please note: some of the events have been cancelled or rescheduled. The updated information is included. 
Credit: Brad Snoke
Friday, June 28, 2013

*Freedom Festival at LaFayette, GA. Fireworks, family fun, food and fantastic music are the theme for this annual Freedom Festival. The times are 6-10 p.m. at the municipal park on 638 S. Main St. Following the music, fireworks will begin around 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013

*Coolidge Park – Chattanooga “2013 Pops on the River”. This is a free concert by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Orchestra and Fireworks. The concert will begin at 8:00 and fireworks will follow afterwards, around 9:45. Free shuttles are provided from UNUM parking lots on 4th and 5th street to Coolidge Park from 6:00 till 11:00. UPDATE: Will occur as planned. The concert will only be canceled for extreme weather. Fireworks will only be canceled due to pouring rain.

*Ft. Oglethorpe Polo Fields -- Ft. Oglethorpe GA. “Patriotism at the Post” will be held at Barnhardt Circle. Park is $5.00 per car. Children’s events begin at 7:30.  Fireworks begin at 9:00. UPDATE: Canceled with no plans to reschedule. 

*Collegedale Greenway at the Veteran’s Memorial ParkCollegedale, TN - Collegedale’s Annual Fireworks Display and Concert. The concert will begin at 7:00pm. Fireworks will follow at dark. UPDATERescheduled due to inclement weather* New date is September 1, 2013.

Credit: Brad Snoke
Thursday, July 4, 2013

*AT&T Field – Downtown Chattanooga, Lookouts vs Jacksonville Suns. Fireworks will occur after the game.

*Lake Winnepesaukah – Rossville, GA. The Spectacular Fireworks Display will start at 10:00. The fireworks will be shot over the water creating a fantastic display that has become a Lake Winnie tradition. Park admission fees apply.

*Bradley Square Mall – Cleveland, TN Mount Olive Ministries will set off a spectacular set of fireworks at 9:30 at the Bradley Square Mall. Best of all the stores will stay open late with special promotions. Larry Hill Ford and Larry Hill Imports are the sponsors of this year’s fireworks show.

*L & N Depot – Etowah, TN Etowah Old Fashion Fourth of July Celebration begins at 7:30am and lasts until 11:00pm.

*South Pittsburg – South Pittsburg, TN at Playground Paradise/South Pittsburg Pool from 11am to 9:00 pm. Entertainment begins at 6:00 CDT. Fireworks begin at 9:00 CDT.

*Soddy Daisy Lake – Soddy Daisy, TN 4th of July celebration begins at 9am at Soddy Lake and ends with fireworks at dark. There will be a car show, arts, crafts, food, fun and a lot more. UPDATE: Canceled due to weather. Rescheduled for Oct. 5th in conjunction with the annual Pumpkin Festival.

*Signal Mountain - The Signal Mountain Lions' BBQ & Fireworks Display will be held on Thursday, July 4th at the playground behind the Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club from 11:00AM until the barbecue is gone to be followed by a fireworks display that will begin at dusk.
Credit: Brad Snoke
Friday, July 5, 2013

*AT&T Field – Downtown Chattanooga, Lookouts vs Jacksonville Suns. Fireworks will occur after the game.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

*Lake Winnepesaukah – Rossville, GA, Spectacular Fireworks Display, starting at 10:00 the fireworks will be shot over the water creating a fantastic display that has become a Lake Winnie tradition. Park admission fees apply.

*Veteran’s Park - Spring City, TN, Shake the Lake.  This is an all-day event featuring live music, food, games, pageant, contests, duck race and fireworks at dark.

Thank you for stopping by and visiting “Things to do in Chattanooga”. This blog is where you can read up on all the fun and interesting things to do in Chattanooga.  Feel free to comment or tell your story about Chattanooga.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Valentine's Day Chattanooga 2013: Restaurant specials and more


Valentine’s Day 2013 is right around the corner and it is time to finalize those Valentine plans with your special someone. Whether you are looking for a special Valentine dinner or something a little different, the below list of Valentine specials has something for every couple.
Chattanooga’s romantic restaurants
Back Inn Café
411 East 2nd Street
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Back Inn CafĂ© is hosting their annual Valentine’s Wine Dinner on February 14th from 4 to 10 pm. This culinary delight is a six course meal where each course is paired with select wines chosen specifically for their ability to elicit the most in flavor profiles. Reservations are required for this $75.00 a person, six course meal. Please call: (423)265-5033x1. Remember Back Inn CafĂ© was voted Chattanooga’s most romantic restaurant in City Scope Magazine and Times Free Press.
Broad Street Grill
1202 South Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402 
Broad Street Grill’s 2013 Valentine menu consists of a four course meal with entrĂ©e choices for every palate, including Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Mushroom Stuffed Free Range Chicken Breast, Southern Seafood Grits and Carolina Shrimp and SautĂ©ed Vegetable Risotto. They will also offer a Valentine’s Dessert Table that features a pink white chocolate waterfall. Reservations are a must for this two day special, Thursday, February 14th and Friday, February 15th.
Mt. Vernon Restaurant
3535 Broad St.
Chattanooga, TN 37409
“A Taste of Aphrodisiacs” is a sensational meal that consists of five courses of pure delight. The  dinner includes such delightful dishes as Roasted Oysters on the Half Shell, Special Arugula Salad, Lemon Sorbet, Filet Mignon and Dark Chocolate Ice Cream with almond crumble and burgundy syrup. Reservations will not be accepted during this time.

Boats and Trains

4119 Cromwell Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Enjoy a Valentine dinner on board a restored 1924 dining car. The dinner trains depart from Grand Junction Station at 5:30pm and 8:00pm. The train will travel at a leisurely pace through portions of urban Chattanooga passing Warner Park and the National Cemetery. Dinner is a four course meal with a variety of entrees. Pricing is only $120 a couple. Be sure to reserve a seat aboard TVRM Valentine Special on February 8, 9, 10 and 14.
Ross’ Landing
Take a ride on the Aquarium’s own “Love Boat” by enjoying a three-hour sunset cruise into the Grand Canyon of Tennessee.  The River Gorge Explorer will depart at 3:00pm on Saturday, February 16th with prices ranging from $29 to $41. Complimentary appetizers will be served. Cash bar is available for wine, beer and soft drinks. For those wanting an extraordinary Valentine’s Day, the Captains on the River Gorge Explorer are all ordained ministers so maybe this would be the perfect time to, as Beyonce would say “put a ring on it”.
The Southern Belle
201 Riverfront Parkway, Pier 2
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Enjoy Shrimp Cocktail, Prime Rib and Baby Bella Chicken in Alfredo Sauce while cruising the Tennessee River aboard the Southern Belle. Added to this delicious dinner is a split of Champagne, a special dessert and live entertainment. The dinner and cruise is only $55 a person, but for just $42 extra, you can receive a guaranteed window seat, a bottle of Champagne or Wine with 2 keepsake glasses and a photo packet. Reservations are required.
Unique ways of celebrating Valentine’s Day
Jungle of Love: Cocktails for Conservation 
1254 East 3rd Street
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Do you and your special sweetheart have a common love of all things animal? Well, this Valentine’s Gift is purrfect for you. Spend an evening at the Chattanooga Zoo sipping cocktails and learning about conservations efforts. Jungle of Love: Cocktails for Conservation will be held February 8 from 6 to 8 pm. Tickets are $30 and can be bought in advance or at the door.
Romance at Ruby Falls 
1720 South Scenic Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37409
Take a special lantern tour of Ruby Falls this Valentine’s weekend. On February 15 and 16 at 8 pm, Ruby Falls becomes a Valentine fantasyland with a special tour, souvenir photo, hot chocolate and a gift. Learn the love story behind Leo Lambert and his wife, Ruby.  Tour is $55.95 per couple and is y reservation only.
Georgia Winery 
6469 Battlefield Parkway
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706)937-WINE
Georgia Winery is offering two decadent events in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The first is their Wine and Chocolate Open house. This event is held every Saturday in February from 12 to 4 pm. Taste their fabulous Love Potion wine while indulging in a cascading chocolate fountain. There will be no charge for admission. The second event is a Wine & Chocolate Pairing Class held at 3 pm every Saturday in February. Dove Discoveries chocolates and award winning wines are paired up at a guided one hour class that includes a souvenir wine glass.
Bed and Breakfasts and Hotel Packages
Mayor's Mansion Inn
801 Vine Street
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Give you special someone the ultimate in Valentine gifts, two days at the Mayor’sMansion in 4-Diamond Luxury. Enjoy champagne, “ensuite” breakfast service, rose petal turn down and chocolate covered strawberries. Prices range from $349 to $589 and are only available from February 8 to February 16. Reservations are required.



Sunday, December 30, 2012

New Year's Eve Parties in Chattanooga


Chattanooga's New Year’s Eve celebrations are in full swing this year. Below lists some of the places where you can combine dinner, dancing and a party for this New Year's Eve.

Hunter Museum - What a place for a NYE Party!


Ring in 2013 at The Chattanoogan. Begin with a full four course dinner at Broad Street Grill from 5 to 10 pm. Then top off the evening in The Foundry listening to the sounds of Priscilla and Lil Ricky. Included in the package is the cover charge for The Foundry, party favors and a champagne toast. Reservations are required, either online or call 423-424-3700. Pricing is $125 per couple.


            Ring in the New Year (NYE) at Chattanooga’s most beautiful location, Hunter Museum overlooking the Tennessee River. Sponsored by the Hunter Museum, Events with Taste and SoundForce Entertainment, guests will enjoy great food, an open bar and music galore. Party attire is required and only 21 years and older are allowed to join in the fun. Tickets are $65 for Museum Members, $75 for non-members and $85 at the door.


Gardens Restaurant at Chattanooga Choo Choo will be serving a Prime Rib Dinner Buffet on New Year’s Eve from 5:00 to 10pm. After eating, head over to the Imperial Ballroom to dance 2012 away. The Beaters will be in full swing starting at 8 pm. It is strongly recommended that tickets to the 2012 New Year’s Rockin’ Eve at the Choo Choo be purchased in advance.   

If you want to Funk it up a bit, head to Track 29 on the Choo Choo resort property (for all you old folks (me included) it is the old ice skating rink). The band “Here Come the Mummies” will be ringing in the New Year in funky kind of way. Doors open at 8, band begins playing at 9.

Southern Belle & Pier 2

The Southern Belle will help you rock 2012 away while rolling down the Tennessee River. The evening starts with hor dourves from 7:30 to 8:30 at the 3rd Deck Burger Bar. Then board the riverboat at 8:30 to depart at 9 pm. Dinner, Prime Rib & Chicken Wisconsin, will be served at departure. A DJ will be rocking the boat on both decks and dancing will continue till 1 am. The boat will dock at 11:45 for those who want to catch the ball dropping on the TVs in the 3rd Deck Burger Bar. There will be a champagne toast at Midnight with complimentary souvenir glasses. Pricing is $85.00 per person.

For those who have the late night munchies after the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, these restaurants are open 24 hours, including New Year’s Eve/Day.

City Café: located at 901 Carter Street and 7641 Lee Highway

Huddle House: Brainerd Road, Hixson Pike, Reco Drive in Soddy Daisy

IHOP: Brainerd Road and 153 in Hixson

Waffle House: Almost every street corner. In reality, there are 16 locations in the Chattanooga area.


May everyone have a happy and blessed 2014!

                            

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Collegedale-Ooltewah Christmas Parade 2012

Watching a small town parade is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Add warm temperatures and beautiful weather and you have a day made in holiday heaven. We arrived an hour before the scheduled start time in order to ensure a great picture taking spot that allowed for easy exiting after the parade. As it turned out, our chosen spot was perfect. I do not know who or what group was in charge of the holiday parade, but I must say kudoos to them. This year's parade was one of the best I have seen. I was totally blown away by it. Although the parade pictures do not do it justice, they will allow you to see a few of the wonderful participants of the parade. 




Little Debbie Parkway before the parade.

Collegedale police officers making sure the parade path is clear.

Let the Collegedale-Ooltewah parade begin.

Patriotic start to the parade.

Emergency vehicles

Fire engine

Tri-community emergency vehicle 

Up close to the emergency vehicle

Fire engine with ladder

Ooltewah High School Marching Band

Ooltewah High School Color Guard

Chattanooga Choo Choo, Ooltewah High School Band

Ooltewah High School Red Hots

Really large snack cakes anyone?

Little Debbie snack cakes, delicious!

The people who make Little Debbies

East Hamilton Color Guard

East Hamilton Marching Band

Cool old Car

I am Goofy!

Christmas decorated truck

Side view of a Christmas decorated truck.

Very large, very white dog. Isn't he cute?

Love the wheels. I want peppermint colored wheels.

Really old car.

Military vehicles decorated for Christmas.

Please remember and pray for all the soldiers who will not be home for Christmas.

Military vehicle

Reminds me of Mash













Thanks for reading about what to do in Chattanooga and the special events being held in this great town. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Be sure to check out the Holiday Starlight Parade and the Lighted Boat Parade Pictures.