Tuesday night, people from across Habersham County will take to the streets of Baldwin to honor the ‘Angels Among Us.’ That’s the theme of this year’s Christmas parade, and it holds special meaning as Baldwin seeks to honor one of its own.
The parade will spotlight members of the community who have profoundly touched the lives of others. Veterans, first responders, educators, public health professionals, faith leaders, and others will be honored during the parade.
The parade begins promptly at 6:30 p.m., making its way up Willingham Avenue from Fieldale Farms Corporate headquarters near Mitchell Gailey Park toward Airport Road.
The Grand Marshal for this year’s parade is Laura Saucedo Flores, the mother of fallen DeKalb County Police Officer Edgar Flores, who grew up in Baldwin. Officer Flores was shot and killed in the line of duty on December 13, 2018, four days before his 25th birthday.
Following the parade, everyone is asked to gather in the new park next to Stew-N-Que at 1065 Willingham Avenue for a brief special dedication service for Officer Flores.
Before the parade, Baldwin will host a Christmas Bazaar from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. downtown. In addition to gift shopping, there will be a few select food vendors set up so visitors can grab a bite to eat before the parade.
No rain date
Tuesday’s forecast calls for an 80% chance of rain, diminishing to about 50% by evening. Baldwin City Clerk and Chief Administrative Officer Emily Woodmaster says there is no rain date for the parade.
“We plan to still go ahead so long as the bottom of the sky doesn’t fall out,” she tells Now Habersham.”If there is no break in the weather, I will most likely call it then.”
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