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In the midst of holiday season and chilly weather, moms and dads are preparing to bring their families to Main Street Texarkana for the 34th Annual Christmas Parade. Main Street Texarkana will be hosting the parade Sunday, December 2, 2018 in downtown Texarkana, free of charge to all.

Picture courtesy of Main Street Media

The parade is known for crossing two states while being led by live camels.

The complete parade route is still being approved, but parking will not be allowed on Broad street.

Picture courtesy of Main Street Media

The theme of this year’s parade will reflect “My Favorite Christmas Memory”.
Main Street Texarkana will be filled with lots of entertainment for the night, featuring local businesses, schools, churches, and non-profits. With a host of floats, Christmas lights, trees, antique vehicles, music, and dancers.

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In tradition of the annual Christmas parade, St. Nick “Santa Claus” will be the last float of the parade.

Due to safety hazards, no candy will be thrown out during the parade, but there will be lots of love and cheers to receive.

Voting is also now open for this years Christmas Window Contest.

The winner of the contest will be announced prior to the start of the parade.

For more information on the Christmas Parade or to vote, please click here.

The Texarkana Area Veterans Council hosted the annual Veteran’s Day Parade in downtown Texarkana, on Saturday, November 11, at 11 a.m. The theme of this year’s parade was “Saluting Women in the Military thru the Years.”

The parade began at the intersection of East Broad Street and Hazel Street, in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas. The festivities consisted of floats, local high school bands, antique cars, local motorcycle groups, Texarkana Jeep Junkies, the Corvette Club, Cub Scouts, and much more. The TAMUT Eagle was also there, showing support for our student and community veterans.

The crowd was beaming with support for their veterans. Children and their parents were proudly waving their flags and showing their support, as community organizations slowly trickled by passing out candy, flags, and cross pins to the crowd.

If you missed this year’s parade, check out the video link and photos below.

Video provided by KFLTV Texarkana – Youtube