Christmas parades are as much a part of the holiday season in Alabama towns as casseroles during Easter.
It’s probably safe to say only Santa Claus has participated in more of these parades than Alabama Power.
In Alabama Power’s Southeast Division, for instance, employees, with help from Louie the Lightning Bug, were filled with holiday cheer as they headed out in their company trucks for annual Christmas parades in their communities.
The offices that took part included Abbeville, Eufaula, Ashford and Headland.
Alabama Power trucks take part in a number of Christmas parades around the state. (contributed)
Alabama Power trucks take part in a number of Christmas parades around the state. (contributed)
Abbeville is one of many Alabama towns whose Christmas parade brings the community out to celebrate. (The Abbeville Herald)
Louie the Lightning Bug is almost as common as Santa Claus in Alabama holiday parades. (contributed)
Alabama Power trucks take part in a number of Christmas parades around the state. (contributed)
Alabama Power trucks take part in a number of Christmas parades around the state. (contributed)
Alabama Power trucks take part in a number of Christmas parades around the state. (contributed)
Louie the Lightning Bug is almost as common as Santa Claus in Alabama holiday parades. (contributed)
Alabama Power trucks take part in a number of Christmas parades around the state. (contributed)
Alabama Power employees love taking part in community events like Christmas parades. (contributed)
Louie the Lightning Bug is almost as common as Santa Claus in Alabama holiday parades. (contributed)
Abbeville is one of many Alabama towns whose Christmas parade brings the community out to celebrate. (The Abbeville Herald)
Alabama Power trucks take part in a number of Christmas parades around the state. (contributed)
Alabama Power trucks take part in a number of Christmas parades around the state. (contributed)
Alabama Power Appliance Sales Centers are decorated for the holidays. (contributed)
Louie the Lightning Bug is almost as common as Santa Claus in Alabama holiday parades. (contributed)
Alabama Power trucks take part in a number of Christmas parades around the state. (contributed)
Alabama Power trucks take part in a number of Christmas parades around the state. (contributed)
Louie the Lightning Bug is almost as common as Santa Claus in Alabama holiday parades. (contributed)
Abbeville is one of many Alabama towns whose Christmas parade brings the community out to celebrate. (The Abbeville Herald)
Eufaula employees really got into the spirit, turning a bucket truck into a rolling Christmas wonderland with lights, garlands, bows and other decorations. Employees from the other offices waved to the crowds as they rolled down parade routes in company pickup trucks. Louie the Lightning Bug was on hand for all four parades.
Tracy Dismukes, Ashford Office manager, said the whole town takes part in the annual parade, as many people arrive with floats two or three hours before the start.
“It gets everybody into the Christmas spirit,” said Dismukes, who has ridden in the Ashford parade three years.
Brooke Goff said Christmas parades are a tradition for Southeast Division employees.
“I just love seeing the kids’ faces light up when they see our truck roll past them,” said Goff, Community Relations specialist, Southeast Division Office. “Everybody who walks or rides in the parade loves it and has a good time. It’s something we look forward to every year.”
In addition to those towns, other communities shared their parade photos with Alabama NewsCenter. Here are some of those images.
Christmas on the River includes a traditional parade in Demopolis and a parade of lighted designs on the Tombigbee River. (Sindey Freeman)
Christmas on the River includes a traditional parade in Demopolis and a parade of lighted designs on the Tombigbee River. (Sindey Freeman)
Christmas on the River includes a traditional parade in Demopolis and a parade of lighted designs on the Tombigbee River. (Sindey Freeman)
Christmas on the River includes a traditional parade in Demopolis and a parade of lighted designs on the Tombigbee River. (Sindey Freeman)
Christmas on the River includes a traditional parade in Demopolis and a parade of lighted designs on the Tombigbee River. (Sindey Freeman)
Christmas on the River includes a traditional parade in Demopolis and a parade of lighted designs on the Tombigbee River. (Sindey Freeman)
Christmas on the River includes a traditional parade in Demopolis and a parade of lighted designs on the Tombigbee River. (Sindey Freeman)
Christmas on the River includes a traditional parade in Demopolis and a parade of lighted designs on the Tombigbee River. (Sindey Freeman)
Christmas on the River includes a traditional parade in Demopolis and a parade of lighted designs on the Tombigbee River. (Sindey Freeman)
Christmas on the River includes a traditional parade in Demopolis and a parade of lighted designs on the Tombigbee River. (Sindey Freeman)
Christmas on the River includes a traditional parade in Demopolis and a parade of lighted designs on the Tombigbee River. (Sindey Freeman)
Christmas on the River includes a traditional parade in Demopolis and a parade of lighted designs on the Tombigbee River. (Sindey Freeman)
Christmas on the River includes a traditional parade in Demopolis and a parade of lighted designs on the Tombigbee River. (Sindey Freeman)
Pell City’s Christmas Parade included a float celebrating “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” (Larry Daugherty)
Pell City’s Christmas Parade included a float celebrating “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” (Larry Daugherty)
Pell City’s Christmas Parade included a float celebrating “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” (Larry Daugherty)
Pell City’s Christmas Parade included a float celebrating “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” (Larry Daugherty)
Pell City’s Christmas Parade included a float celebrating “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” (Larry Daugherty)
Pell City’s Christmas Parade included a float celebrating “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” (Larry Daugherty)
Pell City’s Christmas Parade included a float celebrating “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” (Larry Daugherty)
Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
