Christmas in DeKalb!

Christmas in DeKalb!

December 18, 2015

Christmas in DeKalb!

Liberty Hill Baptist Church parade float in Collinsville

Collinsville Baptist Church Parade float

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

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

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

Portersville Homemakers in Collinsville Christmas Parade

Collinsville High School Cheerleaders pose for a photo at parade

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

Santa at Fort Payne gets many requests

Fort Payne Carolers

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

Marla and Angie love parades

Children awaiting the arrival of Santa in Fort Payne

Kaden and Raven as our newsies at the Rainsville Christmas Parade

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

Santa Claus at the Rainsville Christmas Parade

Children anxiously waiting for Santa at the Rainsville Christmas Parade

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