Old Town Christmas Parade

For the last 50 or so years downtown Winchester has held an annual Christmas parade.

Last years parade was cancelled, I’m not sure why but the public sure was upset. After much outcry  the annual parade returned this year on it’s new day. My oldest son Andrew plays in the Daniel Morgan Middle School band and was marching in the parade, so we decided to check it out. Believe it or not it was the first time that I’ve actually made it downtown for the parade, even though I’m in walking distance.  It was cold and windy  last night, probably not the best night for my first Christmas parade. The parade starts around 6:30 -p.m. – yes in the dark. A parade at night is what you might expect. Cold and dark. I dressed warm but I should have worn some fuzzy gloves because I was freezing for most of the time.  It’s very cute. Little kids dress up in holiday costumes, local bands march and play Christmas songs, Santa is the big star and they light the downtown tree at the end of the parade. If you plan on giving it a chance next year just remember to dress warm and bring some hot cocoa. Great for the kids and a nice way to kick off the Holiday season.