The Southern Rowan Christmas parade kicked off the holiday season with in Southern fashion Tuesday afternoon. Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post

Members of the Orange and Blue Crew from Carson High School wave from the float. Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post

The 100-member Carson High School marching band delivered music from the holiday classic "The Nutcracker." Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post

A Grinched-up Chelsea Childers of the Rowan Public Library acts in character during the parade. Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post

Santa and Mrs. Claus make their way into Landis during the Southern Rowan Christmas Parade Jon C. Lake/Salisbury Post

The South Rowan High School band entertains in the Southern Rowan Christmas Parade. Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post

Char Johnson , from Happy Tails Alpaca Farm, thrills the crowds with her alpacas. Jon C. Lakey/Salisbury Post