The Eutaw Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Eutaw held the annual Christmas Parade for Greene County, Thursday, December 5, 2024. Greene County District Judge Lillie Jones Osborne served as Grand Marshal. Judge Osborne is the first female and African American female to serve as District Judge of Greene County, Alabama. She was appointed District Judge in 1999 by then Alabama Governor Don Siegelman to complete a term held by her late husband, Richard Osborne. Through re-elections she has held that position for the past 25 years.

This year’s Christmas Parade theme, Festival of Lights, featured a variety of decorated trees on the Old Courthouse Square, sponsored by various local businesses and organizations. Many businesses also decorated their storefronts lifting the Spirit of Christmas.

Other parade participants riding on beautifully decorated floats and vehicles, or walking in unison, included elected and appointed officials, representatives of churches, non-profit organizations, businesses, housing authorities, local school band, fire departments, ambulance service, and Debutantes sponsored by the Greene County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and more.

Even Santa rode in the local parade. The children enjoyed all the candy thrown from the floats.

An exceptionally large crowd was out to view the festivities and purchase snacks from the vendors.

The lighting of the Christmas Tree on the Thomas Gilmore Courthouse Square followed the parade. Many gathered to view this special event.