Holly Jolly Christmas Parade steps off Dec. 12

The Holly Jolly Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Henry County Jaycees, steps off in downtown Paris on Friday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Float entires are being sought; entry forms must be turned in or mailed in by December 11 with an accompanying entry fee of $20. The guidelines for float entries include:

• Trailers must be no longer than 16 feet and must be pulled by an ATV or small tractor of 20 hp or less. You may also in a vehicle/wagon, or march.
• Commercial entries will be allowed only if they are Christmas decorated; not just driving through to advertise business. No large floats or boats.
• No objects (candy, gum etc) can be thrown to the spectators.
• All animals must be properly restrained at all times.
• Participants must be at First United Methodist Church no later than 6:00 p.m. and will be entered in the line of march in the order at which they arrive.The Jaycees reserves the right to refuse any entries.

Trophies will be awarded for Best Decorated, Most Christmas Spirit, “Clark Griswold” Award (most lit entry). Please note the category for which your float will be judged.

Send entries to PHC Jaycees, P.O. Box 867, Paris TN 38242. For further information, call 707-0459 or 642-5925. All proceeds will be donated to Families for Paris Parks for playground equipment.