Danville Christmas parade rolls on
Published 1:45 pm Thursday, December 14, 2023
The Boyle County Arts Academy won first place for the judge’s choice award during the Danville Christmas parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
The Boyle County Arts Academy won first place for the judge’s choice award during the Danville Christmas parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Sheehan and Barnett won second place for the best float award. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Locals dressed as Christmas trees and gifts smile and wave to the crowd. Photo by Fiona Morgan
A young member of the Danville Montessori School hands out candy. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Kids in the crowd wave to drivers of the bright and colorful trucks. Photo by Fiona Morgan
A local kid loved sounding a big red horn during the parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
A kid expertly rode a high wheel bike down Main Street. Photo by Fiona Morgan
The Grinch waves to kids as they are snowed on by the float in front of them. Photo by Fiona Morgan
A wintery float blows up fake snow during the parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
The AMVETS float won second place for the judge’s choice award. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Sheehan and Barnett won second place for the best float award. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Danville Admiral cheerleaders wave to the crowd. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Local singer Piper Madison played at the Weisiger Park stage as part of Small Town Christmas. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Many local children enjoyed bounce houses at Danville Small Town Christmas. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Members of Distinguished Young Women wave to the crowd from a convertible. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Parade Grand Marshals John and Suzie Roush wave from their convertible. Photo by Fiona Morgan
A young boy waves to Library employees in the bookmobile. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Kids hug the Dalmatian dog mascot during the parade. photo by Fiona Morgan
By Fiona Morgan
The Danville Christmas Parade drew a huge crowd on Friday, Dec. 8, despite being moved up a day to avoid rainy weather.
Click here or scan the QR code to watch video coverage from the parade.
Danville Small Town Christmas, a new downtown event, and the Christmas parade were scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9. But they were moved to Friday because of expected rain on Saturday. Despite the changed plans, both events were a success with hundreds of locals in attendance.
As part of Small Town Christmas, families gathered at 4 p.m. in Weisiger Park to enjoy live music, shopping at local vendor booths, kids activities like bounce houses, pictures with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate, cotton candy and other food. The park was lit up with a giant Christmas tree, the brand new fountain, Christmas lights around new trees as part of Danville’s Streetscape project, and new street lights.
The parade commenced at 7 p.m. with many local businesses and groups displaying elaborate, colorful floats. The Grand Marshals were Dr. John Roush and Susie Roush.
The Danville Holiday Committee announced winners of the three parade contests. They’re listed below:
Judge’s Choice:
First Place – Boyle County Arts Academy.
Second Place – AMVETS.
Best Float:
First Place – Pinkston Electric.
Second Place – Sheehan and Barnett.
Best non-float:
First Place – Boyle County Humane Society.
Second Place – Melissa Lanham, equestrian.
