The annual Lighted Parade will fill downtown Atlantic with holiday cheer this Saturday, December 1st, starting at 6 PM. Each float will have a holiday theme, lighting and music. Awards will be given for: Best Overall, Best Holiday Spirit and Twinkle Twinkle award. AtlantiCash will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Winners will be notified before the parade. Fireworks, sponsored by A.M. Cohron & Son and Meyer & Gross Real Estate, kick off the Christmas magic over the Rock Island Depot, starting at 6 PM.

Before the parade, Santa will be in his Cabin at City Park from 3 – 5:30 PM. Santa’s Reindeer as well as free Carriage Rides will also be at City Park from 3 – 5:30 PM. Santa’s Cabin is presented by the Atlantic Rotary Club. If you would like to participate in the Lighted Parade, visit www.atlanticiowa.com for a registration form. Line up begins at 5 PM at 6th & Walnut Street with judging beginning at 5:30 PM. Registration is not required, but encouraged. Judges for the 2018 Lighted Parade include: Donnie Drennan, Drennan Insurance; Arlene Drennan, Cass County Abstract; Amanda Martin & kids, City of Atlantic and Krysta Hanson, Hanson’s Fine Jewelry.

Pick up your Christmas Brochure from area retail businesses, “like” the Chamber on Facebook, or follow on Twitter to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. You can find a complete list of activities at www.christmasinatlantic.com.