December 6, 2016 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Parade Committee invite the public to view the City of Center Christmas Parade float on Wednesday, December 7. The Christmas Parade float will be on display from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center, located at 146 Express Boulevard in Center.

The City of Center lighted exhibit will welcome visitors with candy and a wave from Santa.  The float has been designed and engineered by city employees.

December 3, 2016 - In spite of the optimism of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce parade committee, Santa’s 2016 Christmas parade has been cancelled for Saturday, December 3 with an alternate plan.
 
In respect of all endeavors a virtual parade will be developed for the Chamber and public websites.  Registered parade participants may submit a video of their parade entry to be included in the collage by calling or emailing the Chamber office by 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 5 of desire to be included.
 

December 2, 2016 - Santa Claus is coming to town this Saturday, December 3.  Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Committee Chairman Randy Collard reports that during the parade afternoon the Daughters of the Republic William Carroll Crawford Chapter will host tours of the First Ladies in Texas Building on the historic downtown Center Square prior to Santa’s Christmas Parade, presented by Shelby Savings Bank. 

November 11, 2016 - Santa Claus recently delivered an invitation to Ann Forbes to serve as Grand Marshal of the 17th annual Santa’s Christmas Parade, in honor of the memory of her husband, Jim Forbes.