Kannapolis 78th annual Christmas parade
Published 10:05 am Monday, December 12, 2016

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AERIOU Home School Supports Literacy characters in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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A float of pirates in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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R&L Carriers truck honoring "the Eyes Of Freedom" veterans in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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Glory Divine Living Water Church singers on a float in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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Merry Christmas sign carriers in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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Merry Christmas sign carriers in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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Center Stage Dance Company flag girls in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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A karate kick in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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Cold night for watching a parade the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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Parade Grand Marshall Lynne Safrit n the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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Miss North Carolina, McKenzie Faggart in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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Kreitzer's Critter Corral Puppy Rescue float in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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This young fellow was so tired but he kept his eyes open to watch the parade at the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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Carson High band in Christmas sweaters and lighted drums in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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Southern Style Cloggers in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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The Boogerwoods Merry Christmas ambulance with Elvis singing on top in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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The Forum and Novant Health float in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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Beautiful horses with white light decorations in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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North Rowan band in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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The Bank of NC float of young queens in pajamas in the 2016 Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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A candy treats for a young parade watcher at the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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A smiling Christmas tree in the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post

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AERIOU Home School Supports Literacy float n the Kannapolis Christmas Parade. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
























Parade of Lights
Kannapolis held its 78th annual Christmas Parade Saturday, with spectators lining the downtown route on a crisp evening to enjoy marching bands, dance troupes, dazzling parade floats and a host of colorful characters.