Elmore/Autauga News
Photos by Amanda Pevey, Michael Gay and Sarah Stephens
On Saturday, the Millbrook Spirit of Christmas Committee and City Departments hosted the annual Christmas festival and parade. Vendors were set up in Village Green Park, while the parade rolled from Smokehouse BBQ on Main Street north.
And while the Grinch tried to spoil the spirit of Christmas, we have a photo of him being taken into custody by Millbrook Police Department Lt. Matt Henson. He is under no bond and will not be allowed anymore before the new year to cause trouble. (See photo above.)
The weather didn’t completely cooperate, and a light rain was present at times until just before parade time. But spirits were high. Longtime Spirit of Christmas Committee Chairwoman Kathy Kelley was honored as Grand Marshal. She has announced she is stepping down after this year. Next year the festival and parade will be taken over by newly hired Special Events Director Danae Morgan.
Judges for the float competition were area bankers Rusty Smith, Jon Foshee and Jamie Brown.
The emcee for the parade was John Kilpatrick.
Entertainment that morning was courtesy of Chung’s Taekwondo and Lisa’s Dance Dimensions.
Judges for the float competition awarded winners in multiple categories.
Clubs or Organizations-
1st Place- American Heritage Girls
2nd Place- Millbrook Senior Center
3rd Place- Cub Scout Pack 191
Churches-
1st Place- Living Word Church
2nd Place- Central Bible Chapel
3rd Place- Drive In Ministries
Schools-
1st Place- Coosada Elementary Student Council
2nd Place- Millbrook Middle School Dance Team
3rd Place- SEHS Softball Team 7th and 8th grade
Businesses-
1st Place- Grandview Isshinryu Karate
2nd Place- Chung’s Taekwondo Center
3rd Place- Brookside Funeral Home
The lights at Village Green Park will be here to entertain throughout the season. Make sure to visit the park and downtown Millbrook and get some family photos.
See our Gallery of Photos from the Parade and Festival below.
