The Hopkinsville Christmas Parade went on as planned Saturday night, bringing some much needed Christmas cheer to the community.
People lined the streets to catch candy, watch the floats and wish each other a Merry Christmas, with Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tab Brockman saying it was great to have the parade back after being canceled prior due to the pandemic, though their thoughts and hearts were with neighboring communities that were impacted by tornadoes Friday night.
He says this parade was designed to honor their first responders, from fire departments to law enforcement to emergency management, but many of them were unable to attend.
Brockman says the Christmas season is all about hope—which is exactly what everyone needs, now more than ever.
Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority took home the Grand Champion title in the float competition, with second place going to the Christian County Public School System. New Hope Properties claimed the Chamber Best Business and Music Central took home the Spirit Award.
