Children are naturally drawn to jolly ol’ Saint Nick and the feeling is mutual, Santa Claus loves kids.
Santa and his elves were happy to stop for much needed rest and a photo after the parade.
Santa Claus has lost none of his popularity with children over the years as this girl poses for a photo.
This vintage flatbed truck provided a perfect vehicle to decorate and showcase the spirit of Christmas as Huntsville had its biggest holiday parade ever in 2024.
Santa Claus rode a sleigh in the annual Huntsville Christmas Parade to the delight of a crowd lining the streets with children anxious for Santa to stop at the Gazebo so they could tell him their Christmas wishes.
Parade entrees displayed the creativity of Madison County residents showing off a gingerbread house.
Fire trucks from several local fire departments took part in the downtown Christmas parade festivities.
Smiles light up faces as Huntsville rolled out the red carpet to welcome all who wished to celebrate the season of giving with candy handed out in the parade.
The Grinch showed up in several places including this motorcycle troop during the Christmas parade.
Presley Chapel decorated this float with a living nativity featuring children playing each role of the Christmas story.
There’s nothing like a Christmas parade to draw out the innovation of replicating snow and icicles without the benefit of having a snow machine on hand. This float demonstrates Christmas’ association with snow.
Christmas brings out the best in people and these girls were thoroughly enjoying their stroll alongside a float in Friday’s annual Christmas parade.
This couple drove merrily through the heart of Huntsville in their vintage 1950s model Chevrolet pickup adorned with Christmas decorations for the parade.
This year’s parade theme was a Musical Magical Christmas and the Ridgerunners 4-H Club float paid tribute to the classic tune, “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.”
A team of ponies adorned with holiday greenery added to the festive atmosphere in downtown Huntsville.
