Rain Does Little to Dampen Holiday Spirits at Pendleton Parade

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

Small-town Christmas parades are more than a simple holiday event. They serve as a community gathering, offering a place to share the common glad tidings of the season.

The Town of Pendleton and its residents went all out this year, with a parade Sunday afternoon that could serve as a template for community Christmas fun. Every float and entry took their decorations seriously, and the extra work was on display. 

A few hundred braved an early rain to witness this year's parade, organized by Joanne Harris, who deserves an extra present under her Christmas tree this year for the excellent effort.

He's a recap of the parade in double time.