Across county, holiday events being planned

Join the parade, or maybe two
THE TENNESSEAN

In Franklin, the annual Christmas parade is a traditional favorite.
In Spring Hill, more than 20 groups have signed up to be part of that city's very first Christmas parade.
And in the small towns around the county, plans are under way to welcome in the holiday season with bands, floats, horses and, of, course, Santa.
The Cool Springs Kiwanis Club is sponsoring Franklin's parade, planned for 2 p.m. Dec. 6 through the heart of the downtown area. The theme for this year's holiday event is "Santa's Toyland."
Those individuals, organizations and businesses that want to take part should call Gary Luffman at 615-794-7012 or e-mail GaryL@FranklinTn.gov. For parade rules, routes and a mail-in registration form, visit www.coolspringskiwanis.com.
In Spring Hill, groups interested must contact Kevin Fischer, the city's parks and recreation director, by Friday to participate in the Dec. 6 parade. To get involved, call the department at 931-487-0027 or e-mail kfischer@springhilltn.org.
"It's really snowballing," said Fischer, who planned the event not knowing who, if anybody, would sign up.
The Spring Hill parade begins at 5 p.m., so if you time it right you can hit two in one day.
Look to the Review Appeal, Williamson A.M. and The Tennessean for details on other upcoming holiday parades and events. A special Williamson County Christmas section will be published Dec. 7, just before the annual Dickens of a Christmas festival.