The annual Vida Christmas parade was very well attended by spectators and the Dragoons of the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1524 again provided an entry to fly the historic flags of the Confederacy and wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Quartermaster Bill Myrick brought his truck and had a flag carrier set up in the bed in which he flew the Alabama State and the Confederate Battle flag among others. 1st Lt Rob Schwartz was dressed in period uniform and rode with Bill along with 2nd Lt Karl Wade and compatriot Tyler Suttle. Commander Waldo drove his purple Charger decked with Confederate Battle flags flying from the rear passenger windows and compatriot Tyrone Crowley rode with him as they threw candy canes and other treats to the spectators all along County Road 19 which served as the parade route out and back from the Vida Community Center. Neighbors in Vida prepared smoked butts, chicken and camp stew to raise money for the Community Center and following the parade, they provided a delicious BBQ dinner for all the parade participants and spectators. A wonderful small town Christmas parade that truly rings in the holiday season for everyone.
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