Christmas in DeKalb!

: Kaden and Raven as our newsies at the Rainsville Christmas Parade

: Fort Payne Carolers

: Thomas Barksdale, owner of Graves Hardware, drove this classic truck in parade in Collinsville

: Portersville Homemakers in Collinsville Christmas Parade

: Children anxiously waiting for Santa at the Rainsville Christmas Parade

: Santa Claus at the Rainsville Christmas Parade

: Collinsville High School Cheerleaders pose for a photo at parade

: Santa at Fort Payne gets many requests

: Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones and son Jack enjoying Jack’s first Christmas parade

: Children awaiting the arrival of Santa in Fort Payne

: Ider Rescue shows their holiday spirit at the Fort Payne Christmas Parade

: Collinsville Christmas Parade Grand Marshall Judge Ronnie Osborn (Center), a shriner, clowns around with elves

: Marla and Angie love parades

: Collinsville Baptist Church Parade float

: Southern Torch staff were on hand to enjoy DeKalb County Christmas festivities!

: Classic car enthusiasts Brad and Belinda Barksdale and family pose in car they drove in parade in Collinsville

: Liberty Hill Baptist Church parade float in Collinsville

As we move ever closer to Dec. 25, communities throughout DeKalb County are showing the Christmas spirit through special events, parades and other Christmas celebrations. Southern Torch would like to extend holiday greetings and best wishes to each and every community and the people that make those communities special in DeKalb County. It has been a true blessing to spend time in every community in the county as we continue to work each day to cover the news —no matter how big or small —and tell the stories that are important to you. We appreciate your support and wish you a Merry Christmas.

—Southern Torch