Christmas Parade and 5K Race
In 1928 the Concord Merchants Association presented the first Concord Christmas Parade. At that time and well into the sixties, the parade was held on Wednesday afternoons when Concord's downtown businesses were closed. Parade marshals were chosen from the local business community and for their leadership and contributions to the city. The parade traveled north from Corban Avenue to Church Street and was viewed by thousands. Change is inevitable but some traditions still remain to this day. Although the Concord Parade is now held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, parade marshals are still chosen for their contributions to the community. The parade is now viewed by tens of thousands as it winds it way along the parade route. (http://cabarrusevents.org) There is also a 5K run, The Santa Scramble, that is held in conjunction with the Christmas Parade. The runners lead the parade as it makes it way to downtown where the floats are judged. Last year 699 runners participated in the event, the largest crowd in it's 10 year history.
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| ©Matthew Cummings, Santa finishing the 5K, 11.17.2012 |
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| ©Matthew Cummings, Dance Troop Performing, 11.17.2012 |
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| ©Matthew Cummings, beauty pageant winners, 11.17.2012 |
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