They came early and stayed late for the annual Christmas parade in Crestview on Dec. 7.
The parade, originally scheduled for Dec. 6, was postponed due to inclement weather. On the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 7, the rain stopped, and the parade rolled out.
By 4 p.m. on Sunday, people already were lining the streets in anticipation of the parade. Children and adults alike were finding their spots along the parade route and had their bags in hand ready to catch candy.
Before the parade rolled down Main Street, the huge tree next to the courthouse lit up following a countdown.
With a cool mist in the air, the parade started and lasted about an hour and a half.
Once the parade had cleared, the blockades along the route were removed and children rushed the street to gather up the rest of the candy.
To see more photos and a video from the parade, click on this story at nwfdailynews.com
This article originally appeared on Northwest Florida Daily News: Crestview celebrates the holidays with Christmas parade
Reporting by Tina Harbuck, The Destin Log / Northwest Florida Daily News
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