It was decided over a dozen years ago to offer an outreach event in the community that would be wholesome fun for all!! And thus was ‘born’ the Jones Creek Business Association’s (JCABA) Annual Christmas Parade.

Actually the original ‘parade’ idea started out being done on July 4th!! But it was so HOT and steamy that date was used only once and then it was decided to go with a Winter event. And thus the Christmas Parade idea was founded!!

The parade has always been run on Jones Creek Road. Originally it ran from South to North but now it runs from North – starting at the First Pentecostal Church at the intersection of South Harrell’s Ferry Road and Jones Creek, to the parking lot at the end of Jones Creek at Tiger Bend Road.

Several years ago it was decided to have a special guest, other than Santa Claus and thus the idea of Grand Marshall was ‘put in place’. Over the years we have had Fred Raiford, when he was Head of Dept. of Public Works, Whitney Vann with Channel 2, Steve Caporatta – Meteorologist with Channel 9, Paul Gates with Channel 9, Sam Crifasi, Owner of Hi Neighbor – 2nd business to be located on Jones Creek Road over 40 years ago, and Vivian Stevens. Who was our Parade Chairman for many years – she was the ‘heart and soul’of this!! Thanks Vivian!!

Last year over 80 entries were involved in the Parade, ranging from Marching Bands, Scout Packs, Floats, to Corvettes. It has become one of the largest privately held Christmas Parades in the Greater Baton Rouge area!!

Come join the the ‘fun and good times’ once again as we hold it on Sunday December 13th from 2:00 until!!

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Jones Creek Area Business Association
http://www.jcaba.org/