Corbin Christmas Parade planned for Saturday (Dec. 2)

If you are looking for something to help put you in the Christmas spirit then look no further than the Corbin Tourism Commission’s annual Corbin Christmas Parade, which will take place starting at 7 p.m. Saturday.

“The Corbin Christmas Parade is one of our favorite events of the year because it is the official kick off to the Christmas season,” said Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen.

Monhollen noted that there are about 60 entries in the parade. About 60 percent of the entrants will be floats.

The Corbin High School Marching Band and the Corbin High School JROTC will be taking part. 2023 May Day Queen Reid Bryant will serve as grand marshal.

Pre-parade festivities will take place from 5-7 p.m. in Nibroc Park where there will be Santa Claus, face painting and crafts. In addition, Parkway Ministries will be providing free hot chocolate and will be singing Christmas carols.

There will also be food trucks on hand.

Parade participants will line up at 6 p.m. at 19^th and Main Street, and the parade will begin at 7 p.m. The route will go along Main Street from 18^th Street to Gordon Hill.

In the event of heavy rain or snow, Dec. 7 will serve as the make-up date for the parade.

“We want everyone in the community to join us starting at 5 p.m. at Nibroc Park to enjoy Santa Claus, crafts, caroling by Parkway Ministries, food trucks and so much more! Celebrate the magic of the season and a grand sense of community with Corbin Tourism Saturday night,” said Monhollen.

For more information about the festivities call (606) 528-8860.