Christmas Cheer Takes Over Courtland and Moulton: This past weekend, the streets of Courtland and Moulton were alive with holiday spirit as both towns held their annual Christmas parades, each unique in its theme and celebration.
On Thursday, November 30 at 6 p.m., the town of Courtland brought a wave of nostalgia with its Driving Home for Christmas theme. The parade featured a variety of floats and performances, echoing the warm, reminiscent tones of Christmases past.
Notable among the parade highlights was 1st Place Float by North Alabama Bama Wings, 2nd Place Float by Courtland Clinic, and 3rd Place by Harvest Field Church. Lockheed Martin also participated with a float and marched ahead with a Lockheed Martin banner.
Hatton Band, LCHS Band, and the Hazlewood Dance Team kept everyone entertained with music and dancing, and Warehouse Coffee Truck provided brews to be sampled. We had a great turnout of people that came to enjoy the festivities and the Christmas lights downtown and along the parade route.
Santa made his grand appearance riding in on the Courtland Fire Truck, and a couple of his elves came along for the ride,” said Mayor Linda Peebles. “If you were lucky enough, you could also get a peek at the Grinch, Mickey and Minnie Mouse along the route.
It was just perfect for an array of floats, vehicles, carriages, tractors, fire trucks, and of course horses. Courtland is proud to be the one to kick-off the Christmas Parade weekend for Lawrence County and then move on to our Christmas Open House on the 2nd Sunday in December.
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On Friday, December 1 at 7 p.m. in Moulton, the Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Christmas parade, embracing a Frozen theme. The parade showcased an array of dazzling floats and participants. Winners in the float division were 1st Place, Deals On Wheels who won $300, 2nd Place, APEX winning $200, and 3rd Place, Muddy Waters Service Department winning $100. The non-float division winners were 1st Place, Marty Dugger winning $150, 2nd Place, Muddy Waters Frozen RZR winning $100, and 3rd Place, Cash Express who won $50.
I feel it was our best one yet, said Jerry Felks with the Chamber of Commerce, I received several messages immediately following the parade stating this, and we look forward to next year!
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