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Christmas Parade
The City of Greenville sponsors
Greenville's favorite tradition, the Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade. For
more than 20 years, the parade has signaled the start of the Christmas season in
Greenville. Each year the parade attracts thousands of visitors downtown to view
the holiday floats and activities.
The parade is traditionally held in early December.
The 2012 event will be on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.
The parade begins promptly at 6 pm and continues to about 7:30 pm.
Parade Videos
Parade Promotional Video
How to Build A Float
2011 Parade Winners
More than 85 entries competed for top honors in the 2011 Christmas Parade. The winners are:
- Joel Poinsett – Best Overall – Spotlight Dance Company – Dance Unit
- Best Float – Brown Mackie College
- Best Marching Unit – Alexander Elementary School
- Best Band – Riverside High School
- Best Dance – Spotlight Dance Company
- People's Choice Award - 501st Star Wars Float