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Christmas on Parade
Low temperatures meet high spirits at annual event
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A nip in the air, and temperatures in the 30s, provided an appropriate atmosphere for McMinnville’s annual Christmas parade Saturday.The brisk air also made for a brisk-moving parade as floats and vehicles made their way down Main Street at speeds far faster than the traditional parade pace. At one point, people who were walking and handing out candy had to start running to keep up with their float.The quick pace made for a parade that was over in 16 minutes. To view the parade in its entirely, visit www.southernstandard.com and click on the “Multimedia” tab at the top of the home page.World War II veterans were honored before the parade during a ceremony at Regions Bank.