Children’s fantasies come to light in Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe parad | Local new
Fort Oglethorpe held its annual Christmas parade on Dec. 6.
Moving from Capital Bank to Barnhardt Circle, a legion of lighted displays on wheels moved down Battlefield Parkway and LaFayette Road in the parade.
Dozens of floats and decorated vehicles from churches, civic groups and individuals were included in the parade themed Fantasy of Lights.
The previous night, Friday, Dec. 5, Ringgold celebrated the holidays with its annual parade, which rolled down Nashville Street at 6 p.m.
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the annual lighting of the Fort Oglethorpe Christmas tree took place under the watch of dozens of Fort Oglethorpe citizens and city government representatives.
Results from the Fort Oglethorpe and Ringgold parades:
RinggoldParade results
First place Star Maker Talent
Second place Ginger Brown Academy of Performing Arts
Third place New Heights Baptist Church
Fort OglethorpeParade results
First place -- Ginger Brown's Academy of Performing Arts
Second place -- Kiwanis Club of Fort Oglethorpe
Third place -- Dependo Rent-Al