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Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights Scheduled for December

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The annual Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights is scheduled for Thursday, December 7th

The parade begins at 7 pm. This year’s theme is “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree.” Performers will be judged during the parade itself. Entries will compete for prizes as “Most Original Float,” Best Use of Light.” The best overall will receive the “Mayor’s Award.”

The parade begins on the corner of Hancock Avenue and Pulaski Street and ends in front of City Hall for the traditional tree lighting ceremony, hosted by Santa. To see a map of the parade route visit www.athensclarkecounty.com/parade.

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!