The annual Lighted Parade will fill downtown Atlantic with holiday cheer this Saturday, December 7th, starting at 6-p.m. Each float will have a holiday theme, lighting and music. Awards will be given for: Best Overall, Best Holiday Spirit and Twinkle Twinkle award. Winners will be notified before the parade. Fireworks kick off the Christmas magic over the Rock Island Depot, starting at 6 PM.

Before the parade, Santa will be in his Cabin at City Park from 3 – 5:30 PM. Free Carriage Rides will also be at City Park from 3 – 5:30 PM.  If you would like to participate in the Lighted Parade, visit www.atlanticiowa.com for a registration form. Line up begins at 5 PM at 6th & Walnut Street with judging beginning at 5:30 PM. Registration is not required but encouraged.

Judges for the 2019 Lighted Parade include: Ruth Sears & family, Edward Jones; Alexsis Fleener, SWIPCO and Jeff Friedlander and Kelly & Carol Schlake, Atlantic Motor Supply, NAPA.

You can find a complete list of holiday activities at www.christmasinatlantic.com.