SANTA, TWO ELVES ALONG WITH A LENGTHY LINE OF SMILING, STARRY EYED KIDS WHISPER WISHES

The continued reference to Edenton as a ‘Hallmark Town’ was proven once again on 

Saturday morning as residents lined South Broad Street under clear and sunny skies for the annual 2025 Christmas parade. With over 100 entries, the line-up included a number of Grinches and holiday characters, decorated boats, antique tractors, city officials, many churches with messages of peace and spectacular marching bands. The John A Holmes, Elizabeth City and Perquimans High Schools kept the youngster dancing and parents toe tapping as they marched down Broad St.

Although the parade was  impressive and enjoyed by all, the most important part of any parade are the enthusiastic community members t lining South Broad Street. Families and friends gathered, bundled up, wrapped in blankets tucked into the back of dad’s pickup trucks, sat eagerly waiting to see the floats. Parents watched as their children marched by in the parade. It was certainly a ‘perfect picture day’ for families enjoying these small town moments joining together with their adult children home from college or who have moved away, grand babies in the arms of grandma and of course those little ones waiting to see Santa at the end of the parade. 

The event was coordinated by the Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce with assistance from the Rocky Hock Ruritans. The parade would not be possible without paid sponsors: Kellogg Supply, Feyer Ford, Rocky Hock Ruritans and Carrera Painting. Their contribution of funds and physical effort make a difference in Edenton being Edenton. Please support these sponsors.