By Thomas Sellers Jr.
This year’s City of Millington Christmas Parade took less than 30 minutes.
With one-third of the traditional floats, the Millington Fire and Police departments served as the grand marshals for the 2020 Parade.
The first performance coming down Navy Road was the Millington Central High School Marching Band under the direction of drum major Gena Ann Parker.
Then there was representation from the United States military, local civic groups, area businesses and a few private citizens.
The cloud of a global pandemic didn’t stop dozens of Millington residents from making the trip out to Navy Road to watch the floats. Ms. Wright from Northaven Elementary gathered up her family to check out the action.
Another tradition at the parade is the appearance of K-9 Ziggy. Ziggy made his route along the sidewalk with children petting him.
Then a family of “ugly” Christmas sweaters grabbed your attention. Husband and wife Greg II and Carolyn Kozakiewicz brought their children Greg III and Leilani out in matching gear.
Generations enjoyed the parade like Sadie being held by her grandmother.
Then the annual star of the show appeared. Santa arrived quicker than in years past. But his brief visit to Flag City left many children anticipating his return in a couple of weeks.
