Paris, Tenn.–The parade route for the Downtown Paris Holly Jolly Electric Parade will be different this year. The parade will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, December 11, and will cap off a day of activities at the Christmas Festival.
The route will begin at First United Methodist Church and head north on Poplar Avenue, turn right on Ruff Street, and will travel south down Brewer Street.
If you are interested in submitting an entry in the parade, there is still time. Please visit www.VisitDowntownParis.com for an entry form.
As we reported earlier, activities include a concert by the Inman Middle School Chorus, readings of the Polar Express by the Arts Council, a free rock wall, free coffee for shoppers from 2-4 p.m at Jack’s Java, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a free lighted trackless train from 5-8 p.m., a movie in the street, and the parade at 5 p.m.
Food trucks, Christmas decorations, the Passport shopping activity, and more add to the festivities.