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‘Spectacle of lights’ nighttime parade in Forsyth is a go amid COVID-19 pandemic

Forsyth is ushering in the holidays with its “spectacle of lights and music” nighttime parade Thursday.

The Hometown Holidays Parade remains a go while numerous other Middle Georgia seasonal parades have canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including those in Macon, Gray, Warner Robins, Perry, Centerville and Byron.

The Forsyth-Monroe County chamber asks parade-goers in a Facebook post to follow CDC guidelines, maintain social distancing and wear masks.

The parade is from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Forsyth.

The theme for this year’s parade is “Christmas Trees and Memories.”

Santa is expected to join the parade.

Here is the parade route for the 31st annual Hometown Holidays Parade from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Other Middle Georgia parades, including in Macon, Gray, Byron and all four cities in Houston County, have canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Parade-goers are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Here is the parade route for the 31st annual Hometown Holidays Parade from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Other Middle Georgia parades, including in Macon, Gray, Byron and all four cities in Houston County, have canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Parade-goers are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing. Courtesy Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce
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Becky Purser
The Telegraph
Becky covers new restaurants, businesses and developments with some general assignment reporting in Warner Robins and the rest of Houston County. She’s a career journalist with ties to Warner Robins. Her late father retired at Robins Air Force Base. She moved back to Warner Robins in 2000. Support my work with a digital subscription
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