Rayne Christmas Parade Tuesday

With a change of venue due to construction near The Depot, the City of Rayne’s annual Christmas Parade is set to roll Tuesday, Dec. 14.
The parade, originally slated for Tuesday, Dec. 7, will begin at 6 p.m. and will a include number of floats, decorated trailers and vehicles of every kind.
The route will be held along the same used for the annual Frog Festival Parade, from south to north.
From its starting point on American Legion Drive then following North Adams Avenue and The Boulevard, the parade will finish at the Frog Festival Pavilion where Santa Claus will be waiting for visits, wish list requests and photos with the little ones (and not so little ones).
The Christmas Parade and visits with Santa activities have become an annual event celebrating the holidays as the streets of Rayne glitter and glow for the season.
Floats this year will feature the mayor and city officials, city royalty, students from local schools, Little Miss Merry Christmas and Master Noel royalty and contestants, and the big jolly man himself, Santa Claus.
Leading the parade in her place of honor will be the new 2021 Miss Rayne, Ella Cantrell in one of her first events during her reign.
Anyone interested in participating in the parade should begin arriving at 5 p.m. on American Legion Drive near the local American Legion Home.
There are no fees to enter the parade, but entires must be registered by calling (337-334-3121) or stopping by City Hall during regular business hours.
No four-wheelers are allowed in the parade, with the exception of police / parade personnel.
There will again be a Mayor’s Award Trophy awarded to the best decorated unit in this year’s parade and the winner will be announced after the parade is completed at the pavilion.
Anyone needing further info can contact City Hall at 337-334-3121 or come by City Hall during normal business hours.