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A parade route map for the Maxeys Christmas Parade shows the streets affected during the event on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. No parking is allowed along the parade route, and parts of Laurel Lane, Sunset Drive and Forest Circle may be blocked beginning at 9 a.m. A section of Highway 77 will close at 11 a.m. for the parade and is expected to reopen by about 11:40 a.m. Side roads will reopen once the parade clears. (Map/Carrie Hayes)

A parade route map for the Maxeys Christmas Parade shows the streets affected during the event on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. No parking is allowed along the parade route, and parts of Laurel Lane, Sunset Drive and Forest Circle may be blocked beginning at 9 a.m. A section of Highway 77 will close at 11 a.m. for the parade and is expected to reopen by about 11:40 a.m. Side roads will reopen once the parade clears. (Map/Carrie Hayes)

Maxeys Christmas parade returns for seventh year

Sophia Eppley
Monday, December 1, 2025
The Maxeys Christmas parade will bring holiday spirit to Maxeys for its seventh consecutive year on Saturday, Dec. 6.  This is Heather Parham’s fourth year organizing the parade, and this year, she’s doing things a little differently.  The marketplace and food trucks will open promptly at 10 a.m.
Santa waves from his float in last year’s Maxey's Christmas Parade. This year’s parade, which is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, will feature live music. (Staff/File)

Santa waves from his float in last year’s Maxey's Christmas Parade. This year’s parade, which is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, will feature live music. (Staff/File)

Maxeys Christmas parade has new twists

Troyce Grant
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Maxeys Christmas Parade, back for its fourth year, will feature an acapella group, homemade gingerbread houses and antiques for holiday giving in addition to the parade, parade organizer Heather Parham said.   She spent part of her childhood in Maxeys, before moving back in 2020.
A larger turnout is expected at the third annual Maxeys Christmas Parade, which will feature floats, vendors and food trucks. (Submitted Photo)

A larger turnout is expected at the third annual Maxeys Christmas Parade, which will feature floats, vendors and food trucks. (Submitted Photo)

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Bigger turnout expected at parade

Mackenzie Tanner
Thursday, December 9, 2021
This year’s Maxeys Christmas Parade is expecting larger numbers of spectators after COVID-19 limited attendance in 2020.   In 2019, the parade’s inaugural year, about 75 people (including participants) attended.