Lighting up the night: Kannapolis Christmas Parade electrifies downtown

  • By Hugh Fisher
    hfisher@salisburypost.com
  • Sunday, December 9th, 2012
    Mark Hattrich, owner of Cici's Pizza, decorates his entry in the 2012 Kannapolis Christmas Parade. All entries - including walkers and band members - must have lights to participate. Photo by Hugh Fisher.

    Mark Hattrich, owner of Cici's Pizza, decorates his entry in the 2012 Kannapolis Christmas Parade. All entries - including walkers and band members - must have lights to participate. Photo by Hugh Fisher.

    Sarah Taylor of Kannapolis recalls her days marching in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade as a member of South Rowan's marching band. Photo by Hugh Fisher.

    Sarah Taylor of Kannapolis recalls her days marching in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade as a member of South Rowan's marching band. Photo by Hugh Fisher.

    Hugh Fisher/Salisbury Post A colorful float entry from Midway Florist heads was among entrants in the 2012 Kannapolis Christmas Parade of Lights.

    Hugh Fisher/Salisbury Post A colorful float entry from Midway Florist heads was among entrants in the 2012 Kannapolis Christmas Parade of Lights.

    Colorful characters fill this float entry in the 2012 Kannapolis Christmas Parade. Photo by Hugh Fisher.

    Colorful characters fill this float entry in the 2012 Kannapolis Christmas Parade. Photo by Hugh Fisher.

    Marching bands entertained the crowd lining the streets for the parade Saturday night.

    Marching bands entertained the crowd lining the streets for the parade Saturday night.