KYLE MURPHYStaff Writer

There will be snow place to be like the 69^th annual Tullahoma Christmas Parade, sponsored by Stan McNabb Automotive, this Friday, Dec. 5.

The Tullahoma stable event will take place on Friday, Dec. 5, starting at 7 p.m. The parade will start at the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) and will end at the Tullahoma High School.

Returning as part of the Christmas parade is the Siren Free Zone. According to TACC Executive Director Hope Nunley, the chamber received a lot of positive feedback about the siren free zone last year when it was first implemented. Like last year, the Siren Free Zone will be at the last third of the route, from Walgreens at North Jackson Street to Tullahoma High School.

Another reminder for both attendees and participants is the parade’s candy clause, where people in the parade are asked to give out candy by walking up to attendees rather than throwing candy from floats and vehicles to avoid children getting into the road.

This year’s parade theme is “There’s Snow Place Like Home.” It was submitted by Robert E. Lee Elementary student Willa McKee who won the district-wide theme competition. For submitting the winning theme, Robert E. Lee Elementary will also receive a free float entry into the parade.

As for who will be leading this year’s Christmas parade, this year’s grand marshals will be Lane and Evelyn Curlee, which was announced at the October Chamber Coffee event.

Leading the parade this year as the Grand Marshals are Lane and Evelyn Curlee. This year’s Grand Marshal Reception will take place on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 5:30 p.m. at South Jackson Performing Arts Center, as well as the lighting of the Christmas Tree.

The chamber is also looking for volunteers to get involved with the parade. Those looking to get involved can contact the chamber’s office at 931-455-5497 or email tullahomachamber@tullahoma.org.