Costume Parade on October 31

The Toccoa Main Street program will host the twenty first annual children's Costume Parade Monday, October 31, 2011. Children will begin lining up promptly at 9:45 a.m. as the parade begins at 10:00 a.m. Preschool age children between the ages of two and five are invited to attend. Area preschools will also be participating.

This year the parade route will go down Doyle Street through the center of the downtown. The children should begin to assemble at 9:45 a.m. (so we may begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.) on West Doyle Street, in front of The Toccoa Record, and continue to form the line along the sidewalk at West Doyle Street. The children will walk down West Doyle and cross the street at Sage Street, and then continue down Doyle Street to Family Eye Care. They will then cross over to the other side and continue down the sidewalk to Sage Street. Merchants will meet the children along the way and give them goodies. Refreshments will be served at the corner of Sage St. and Doyle St. and the awards given out. Prizes will be awarded in various categories for ages 2, 3, and 4. The parade events should be over by approximately 11:30 a.m. Each child should have their name and age clearly marked on a nametag to help the judges make their choices. The Main Street program will provide treat bags. Prizes will be awarded in several categories, and refreshments will be served after the event.

Parents and grandparents are invited to watch the parade or join their children in the parade. Volunteers will direct the participants along the route and policemen will help with street crossings.

The Main Street Department invites all eligible children to come and enjoy this safe alternative. A fun time is anticipated for all. For more information, call the Main Street office at 706-282-3309.