The annual Paw Paw Christmas parade stepped off on a balmy Sunday afternoon, December 3 under partly sunny skies, marching down Winchester Avenue through the tiny town, ending at the Liberty store.
Lights flashed, sirens wailed, marching bands played, candy flew from floats, horses marched, and Santa was perched atop his sleigh in the homespun holiday parade.
The Paw Paw parade committee, producers of the Christmas parade, awarded five $50 cash prizes to Santa’s best helpers.
Representatives from Mountaineer Community Health Center handed out large cups of cocoa and packs of cookies from a table set up in the Bank of Romney parking lot.
The Tree of Love was decorated and lit in the field next to the bank, in memory of loved ones.
The parade was followed for the first time by a free concert performed by the Paw Paw Community Choir and streamed live.
Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance riding in their sleigh for the Paw Paw Christmas Parade.Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department led the Paw Paw Christmas parade.Paw Paw High School Marching Band performed in the Paw Paw Christmas Parade.Twirlers with the Paw Paw High School Marching Band showed their flag skills on December 3.Elves and their helpers opened the Paw Paw Christmas parade on Sunday, December 3.Miss Paw Paw Miah Smith, 17, a senior at Paw Paw High School, waves at the Paw Paw Christmas parade.Mary and Joseph made an appearance at the Paw Paw Christmas Parade.Berkeley Springs High School Marching Band performed in the Paw Paw Christmas Parade.A young rider with AtiKat Acres rides through the December 3 parade in Paw Paw.Paw Paw Youth Basketball team and coaches road in a float for the Paw Paw Christmas parade.Staff from Mountaineer Community Health Center handed out cocoa and cookies during the Paw Paw Christmas Parade on December 3. photos by Lisa Schauer
