Cumming Christmas Parade Cancelled

The Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce has pulled the plug on its annual Christmas parade along Market Place Boulevard, according to a report.

A chamber of commerce spokeswoman told Forsyth County News that organizers believed the parade, which usually ran the first weekend of December, had run its course. The spokeswoman was quick to add that the Jingle Jog 5K and the Northside-Forsyth Celebration of Lights would continue as usual.

The spokeswoman added that planners are already eyeing the possibility of new locations for future Christmas parades in the Cumming area.

Registration for the Jingle Jog 5K is now open and can be completed for $20 until Nov. 9. From Nov. 9 to Dec. 2, registration costs $25. Registration on the morning of the race (Dec. 5) costs $30. For those that register in advance, packet pickup will be available on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lou Sobh Honda.

The Celebration of Lights will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at Northside Hospital-Forsyth and will feature 48,00 Christmas lights on three trees, festive cards made by local students, entertainment from local school groups, a visit from Santa Claus, and much more. Each of the lights can be purchased, and proceeds from the event will go directly to Northside Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Institute Fund.

Patch has reached out to the Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce for additional comment on the cancellation of the parade and will update this story when we receive comments from them.