Christmas parade will go on, rain or shine

With current forecasts predicting a mixture of rain/sleet for this Saturday when the annual Christmas Parade is scheduled to take place, Parade Chairman Carl Butler said the show will go on, rain or shine – just make sure to bring your rain jackets and ear muffs!

Butler said he and County Administrator Darrin Giles are closely monitoring the weather for this weekend.

He said the parade will only be canceled, for a second time, if the weather is severe.

Butler said to make sure to wear appropriate clothing as rain is expected Saturday.

As a reminder, the Christmas Parade is scheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 8 beginning Downtown Clayton at 5 p.m.