LAURINBURG — From dancing Santas to local bands and smiling faces along South Main Street, Laurinburg’s annual Christmas parade brought back a sense of normalcy that was missing last year when COVID-19 restrictions canceled the event.
But on Saturday, the Christmas season made its full return — and Mpother Nature cooperated with beautiful weather.
People started lining up on South Main Street a few hours before the first float rolled down the road at 3 p.m.
Tacara Alston, a Laurinburg resident, brought her family to South Main Street this year, taking a seat in front of the AB Gibson Center.
“It was weird not having [a parade], and I understand because of COVID, but this is a tradition,” she said.
Chris English, Laurinburg-Scotland County Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, said it takes a lot of help to put on the parade. He thanked the volunteers, law enforcement, and everyone who attended.