Christmas parade rolls into Salisbury on Dec. 3

DELMARVANOW STAFF REPORT

Christmas spirit will kick into high gear Sunday, Dec. 3, with the 71st Salisbury Jaycees Christmas Parade.

The parade will begin at 2 p.m., with participants lining up in the old mall parking lot at 1 p.m. The parade begins at the intersection of Civic Avenue and Mount Hermon Road, with the judges stand at East Main Street at the fountain in the Salisbury City Park and the parade ending at East Main and Ward streets.

A young girl waves to the crowd while riding a horse during the 2016 Salisbury Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 4.

Winners will be crowned in the following categories: Best Marching Band, Best Commercial Entry, Best Non-Commercial Float, Best Youth Entry, Best Scout Troop, Best Fire Department, Best Motorized Unit, Best Animal Unit and Best Marching Unit

If you miss the parade, don't worry: the Jaycees will present a televised version on PAC 14 as Christmas approaches. Visit www.pac14.org for schedule information and streaming video.

If you go

What: Salisbury Jaycees Christmas Parade

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When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3

Online: http://www.salisburyjc.com/chapter-projects/christmas-parade