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Local cities host holiday parades

Featured photo: Attalla Elementary School students participate in the City of Attalla Christmas parade on December 8. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger)

Children wave to Minnie Mouse as Mrs. Claus greets the crowd in the background during the Attalla Christmas parade. — Children wave to Minnie Mouse as Mrs. Claus greets the crowd in the background during the Attalla Christmas parade December 8.

Minnie Mouse hugs a young girl during the Attalla Christmas parade.

Children wave from an old, blue car decorated with lights to parade goers during the Attalla Christmas parade December 8. — Children wave to parade goers during the Attalla Christmas parade December 8.

A blue truck decorated with Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Christmas lights moves through the Attalla Christmas parade. — A blue truck decorated with Mickey and Minnie Mouse moves through the Attalla Christmas parade.

Etowah Used Cars tows a Peanuts-themed float decorated with character standees during the Attalla Christmas parade. — Etowah Used Cars tows a Peanuts-themed float during the Attalla Christmas parade.

Children watch police cars and fire trucks pass, flashing bright lights during the Attalla Christmas parade. — Children watch police cars and fire trucks pass during the Attalla Christmas parade.

The Grinch rides atop a Jeep and poses for the crowd during the Attalla Christmas parade.

Festively costumed carolers sing during the City of Gadsden Christmas parade. — Carolers provide entertainment during the City of Gadsden Christmas parade on Broad Street on December 15.

Members of North Gadsden Baptist Church participate in a nativity scene during the City of Gadsden Christmas parade. — Members of North Gadsden Baptist Church participate in the City of Gadsden Christmas parade on December 15.

Santa Claus waves to the crowd from a horse-drawn carriage during the City of Gadsden Christmas parade on December 15 on Broad Street. — Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the City of Gadsden Christmas parade on December 15 on Broad Street.

Local majorettes twirl batons during the Gadsden Christmas parade. — Local majorettes perform during the City of Gadsden Christmas Parade on December 15.

The Hokes Bluff High School band marches in the City of Gadsden Christmas parade.

Members of the Glencoe High School Yellow Jacket Band carry a banner and march in the City of Gadsden Christmas parade. — Members of the Glencoe High School Yellow Jacket Band march in the City of Gadsden Christmas parade.

Members of the Gaston High School Marching Bulldog Band carry a banner and march in the City of Gadsden Christmas parade. — Members of the Gaston High School Marching Bulldog Band march in the City of Gadsden Christmas parade.

The Etowah High Band marches in the City of Gadsden Christmas parade.

Southside High School cheerleaders perform during the City of Gadsden Christmas parade. — Southside High School cheerleaders perform during the City of Gadsden Christmas parade December 15 on Broad Street.

Students and staff wave from the Pathways Academy float during the City of Gadsden Christmas parade. — Students and staff wave from the Pathways Academy float during the City of Gadsden Christmas parade December 15 on Broad Street.

City of Southside Mayor Dana Snyder rides in the back of a pickup truck during the Southside Christmas parade. — City of Southside Mayor Dana Snyder enjoys the Southside Christmas parade with family on December 17.

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