Brisk, Cold Air Meet Warm Holiday Spirit

This year's Fredericksburg Christmas parade was all about lights, music, smiles - and dogs! Here are some photos and videos of the festivities.

By Martin Davis
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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There was a bite in the air Saturday night, but it only seemed to lift the spirits of the throngs who lined Caroline Street for the annual Christmas Parade in downtown Fredericksburg. Of course, Santa was the highlight. But before his sleigh rolled into town, area bands, local businesses, and civic groups brought cheers from the crowd. And then there were the dogs, who warmed hearts and delivered joy.

Lights

Dogs

And Lots of Bands and Music

James Monroe High School Band

Combined Spotsylvania High School Bands

Combined Stafford County High School Band

Fife and Drums

High Energy Dance and Motorcycles

Westmoreland High School Band

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