The clatter of hooves won’t be coming from reindeer this weekend in Dayton, Tenn. Rather the annual Horse & Carriage Parade gives Rhea County residents a chance to beat the headlong rush into the holiday season with an amble through history.
Downtown merchants will be open all day, and Santa will be in residence for photos from noon to 2 p.m. at Centennial Park near the Rhea County Courthouse. At 2 p.m., there will be a Christmas Critters Pageant for family pets ($10 entry fee).
Lineup for the Horse & Carriage Parade begins at 3:30 p.m. at the walking track on Market Street. Starting at 4:30 p.m., the procession of horses, mules, wagons, buggies, carolers and the like will travel north on Market Street through the historic downtown district. The theme is “Home for Christmas.”
Candlelight caroling will follow at the courthouse.
For more information, call 423-775-9847 or visit www.mainstreetdayton.org.