BLADENBORO — A parade over an hour long came through downtown Saturday morning, with spectators lining the streets and participants waving in their Christmas splendor.
This year’s parade was full of cheer and music, with multiple floats featuring choirs and bands.
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Smiles, cheers and waves came from this float at the Saturday morning parade from BlackWater Band and Leta Belle Designs.
Smiles, cheers and waves came from this float at the Saturday morning parade from BlackWater Band and Leta Belle Designs.
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Lolli’s on Main and Sun-Do Oliver’s Oil Co. waved to the crowd.
Lolli’s on Main and Sun-Do Oliver’s Oil Co. waved to the crowd.
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Puppy Boo Boo was waiting patiently with Haley Hester for the parade to start.
Puppy Boo Boo was waiting patiently with Haley Hester for the parade to start.
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Firefighters rode on top of this ladder truck Saturday morning, coming from Robeson County.
Firefighters rode on top of this ladder truck Saturday morning, coming from Robeson County.
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West Bladen High School came out in support.
West Bladen High School came out in support.
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The parade marshal was Parst ‘Pete’ Freeman.
The parade marshal was Parst ‘Pete’ Freeman.
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The town of Bladenboro’s float had plenty of candy for onlookers.
The town of Bladenboro’s float had plenty of candy for onlookers.
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David Hursey and David Kirby wave to represent the town of Dublin.
David Hursey and David Kirby wave to represent the town of Dublin.
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State House Rep. William Brission came out to show his support.
State House Rep. William Brission came out to show his support.
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Buster the Bus was out for Bladen County Schools.
Buster the Bus was out for Bladen County Schools.
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Candy was tossed by Kenneth Clark.
Candy was tossed by Kenneth Clark.
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Brooke Singletary, Mary Davis, Kaelan Pittman and Kolee Wilkins (from left) were all smiles and sunshine on their float.
Brooke Singletary, Mary Davis, Kaelan Pittman and Kolee Wilkins (from left) were all smiles and sunshine on their float.
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Merry Christmas from Team Unashamed.
Merry Christmas from Team Unashamed.
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Anyssia Mains is the Teen Miss Dublin Peanut Festival.
Anyssia Mains is the Teen Miss Dublin Peanut Festival.
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Members at Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church came out in support.
Members at Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church came out in support.
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Batons were twirled in the warm sun.
Batons were twirled in the warm sun.
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Holiday cheer was apparent here.
Holiday cheer was apparent here.
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The Sudan Hillbillies unit from Whiteville made the short trek over.
The Sudan Hillbillies unit from Whiteville made the short trek over.
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These guys took their time pulling a float.
These guys took their time pulling a float.
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This cute gingerbread house was full.
This cute gingerbread house was full.
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The Grinch almost stole the Christmas parade with State Farm.
The Grinch almost stole the Christmas parade with State Farm.
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Bladenboro Community Farmer’s Market was represented by Joyce Walters and Earl Cheshire.
Bladenboro Community Farmer’s Market was represented by Joyce Walters and Earl Cheshire.
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This float was in honor of local fallen heroes.
This float was in honor of local fallen heroes.
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Smithfield Hog Production brought out their equipment Saturday.
Smithfield Hog Production brought out their equipment Saturday.
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The grand parade marshal was Jon Evans, a WECT news anchor.
The grand parade marshal was Jon Evans, a WECT news anchor.
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Santa was seen kneeling at the cross.
Santa was seen kneeling at the cross.