Washington Christmas Parade Saturday

Washington’s annual Christmas Parade will be held today. (Saturday)

            The lighted parade starts at 6:00 pm, with a line up starting at 5:00 pm near Northeast 7th and Bedford Road.

            The theme this year is “A Magical Christmas.”

            Following the parade, Santa will visit with children at Home Building Savings Bank at 200 Northeast 2nd Street.

            Meanwhile, the City of Washington says parking will not be allowed on Main Street from Highway 57 east to Northeast 7th Street and from Highway 57 west to Meridian Street during the hours of 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for parade safety reasons.