The parade will also include Fayette County High School's marching band

and cheerleaders; "Beauty" and the

"Beast"; "Scarlett O'Hara" and "Rhett Butler";

and the Georgia Division Reenactors Association appearing on horseback in

period costumes.

There will be decorated floats from Publix, Party City, Miss Patsy's School

of Dance, and the City of Fayetteville; antique cars; the Fayette Biking for

Life bicycle club; and walking groups from many local businesses and

non-profit organizations.

Santa Claus, the parade's Grand Marshal, will appear for the grand finale in

an old-fashioned, horse-drawn carriage, complete with sleigh bells. Following

the parade, Santa will be available for a short time for free carriage rides in

Heritage Park.

Spectators are invited to line the downtown streets for viewing along

Ga. Highway 54 East, from Jeff Davis Drive along Ga. Highway 85 South, to

the parade's final destination of Heritage Park.

Awards for the best decorated floats and best decorated buggy will be

awarded by Fayetteville Mayor Mike Wheat immediately following the parade.

For information, call Main Street Fayetteville, 770-461-6029.

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