Foley Christmas Parade & Let It Snow Dec. 3

Foley Christmas Parade & Let It Snow Dec. 3

The 58th Annual Foley Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. The parade begins at the National Guard Armory on E. Violet Ave., then proceeds south on Ala. 59, before turning west on W. Verbena Ave. The route then turns north on S. Oak Street, then east on U.S. 98, ending at the intersection of Ala. 59 (McKenzie Street) and U.S. 98 (Laurel Ave.).
No matter what the official weather prediction is for the day, there will be snow – and lots of it – in Heritage Park following the parade at the 16th Annual Let It Snow celebration from 11 a.m. ‘til 3 p.m.
Let It Snow is a free event sponsored by the city of Foley and involves much more than snow. Entertainment includes live music, a children’s art village, food vendors, balloon creations, the famous Whoville Hair Salon and inflatable bounce houses.
The gazebo in Heritage Park becomes an excellent backdrop for special Christmas photos with family and friends. Mrs. Claus will also be on hand to read Christmas stories to the children. Santa will be available Saturday afternoon along with a professional photographer to make holiday photos.
The snow is created from 40 tons of ice that are ground into tiny shavings and blown into two separate areas for playing in the snow – one for younger children and one for the larger children.
For more information, go to VisitFoley.org or call the city of Foley at 251-943-1300.
“Christmas in the Park is a special holiday celebration where our local community and visitors alike come together to enjoy the season in Foley’s beautifully decorated park,” said Linda Hula, events planner for the city.
Pictured: Marcher in the 2015 Foley Christmas Parade.