Taylor and Curtis chosen as 2013 Parade Grand Marshal

Tom Taylor (left) and Jerry Curtis visit with the crowd and wait to perform their official duties as Grand Marshal during this year's Community Christmas Tree Lighting November 30.

Tom Taylor and Jerry Curtis are no strangers to folks in Haywood County. Both have served more than 30 years on the Brownsville-Haywood County Rescue Squad and over 35 years collectively as volunteer firemen. So it's no surprise that they have been chosen to lead this year's community Christmas Parade.

The co-Grand Marshals began their official duties November 30, when they flipped the switch to light the community Christmas tree. Over his lifetime, Taylor has 18 years experience at Haywood Company, 16 years at Wal-Mart and also served more than six years as a volunteer on the Brownsville Police Department during the tenure of Darrell Bull. Curtis has worked at Wal-Mart for the last 15 years and 10 years at MTD.

They invite the public to the festivities on the courthouse lawn this Saturday, December 14, beginning at 3 p.m., when all the children are invited to decorate their bikes, trikes, scooters or just about anything else they can ride, push or pull and join Santa for the Children's Parade. Santa will hang around for picture and to hear all the wishes of our local boys and girls. You're also invited to bring your letters for Santa, too.

Our four-legged friends get in on the fun, when Santa will lead the First Annual Pooch Parade at 4 p.m. He'll also take time to have pictures made with your pets.

The Haywood High School Show Choir will perform at 5, along with other area church choirs and groups helping to ring in the season and entertain the crowds gathering for the big parade which will begin at 6 p.m.

The Carl Perkins Center's Holiday Hustle fun run/walk will also be taking place. You can register at the Carl Perkins Center and enjoy the stroll from Boyd, down East Main and around the courthouse before the parade.

Food will be available on the square and parade watchers are invited to shop with local merchants while waiting for the parade to begin.

Over 35 entries have been confirmed for this year's parade which promises to be bigger and better than ever before. The parade is sponsored annually by the Brownsville-Haywood County Rescue Squad. In the event of  pouring rain or inclement weather, the parade will be rescheduled for Monday, December 16.

2nd Annual Kid's Parade a big success

The Haywood County Rescue Squad began the tradition of hosting a Kid's Parade around the Courthouse last year. It was a huge success and so was this year. Held Saturday afternoon, December 3, 2011 at the Haywood County Courthouse in Brownsville, Tenn.

Here are a few scenes from the event, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Brownsville Christmas Parade

Here are a just a few scenes from the Annual Brownsville Christmas Parade held Saturday evening, December 3, 2011. Special thanks to the Haywood County Rescue Squad for pulling it all together and all their hard work.

Boy Scouts

Head Start

Dance Team

Was it really just a coincidence that one of the elves favored Drew? I wonder....

Raggedy Ann driving her car for First South Bank

Oops! We almost forgot the real reason for the season. The star atop the tree shown over a Manger scene on the back.

Lowes of Brownsville

Sweet Treats from Sugar Creek Retirement Center

Wal-Mart

Larry Douglas wins a trophy for his classic car. That's Vice Mayor Carolyn Flagg presenting the trophy.

Santa arrives in style escorted by the Haywood County Rescue Squad

Another Dance Team

Merry Christmas, Mr. Sock Money!

Sugar Creek accepting their 1st Place Float trophy. Yes, that is Diane driving the tractor!

Kids love riding in the annual Christmas parade.

Wayne McCool accepting his trophy from Vice Mayor Flagg.

Decorating Contest Winners Announced

Every year the Brownsville Business Association sponsors a Holiday Decorating contest for businesses. This year they also included homes. Here are the winners. They were all presented their cash prized at the Annual Christmas Parade on December 3.

1st Place - Business Category
Lock, Stock & Barrel, on the Square ... Santa knows he can find something for the person who has everything when he shops here.

2nd Place - Business Category
The place where Santa buys all his herbal teas and special oils and lotions ... All That's Victoria, on the Square. 

3rd Place - Business Category
This is how Santa can make sure all those gifts get to the right place by Christmas . He ships from  The Computer Patch, on the Square.

1st Place - Home Category
David Markowski, on Coburn Road, invites everyone out to view his acres of Christmas Lights.

2nd Place - Home Category
A long time tradition in Brownsville is to ride down Rooks Drive and see the Christmas Wonderland created by Jim Williams. 

Here are the winners right after receiving their cash prizes at the Brownsville Christmas Parade December 3, 2011. From left, Vickie Cooper of All That's Victoria, Amy Spotts of The Computer Patch, David Markowsi and Jim Williams. not pictured Albert & Paulette Campbell of Lock, Stock & Barrel.

The Miracle of Christmas

Brownsville's annual Christmas parade was again a sight to see. Many colorful floats, cars and boats. The Rescue Squad works hard to make this happen each year and deserve a lot of thanks for all their hard work.



1st Place - Haywood County Schools

 

2nd Place - Upper Salem Baptist Church

3rd Place - First South Bank