The ins and outs of creating a parade

    Aiken Standard File Photo At a past North Augusta Christmas Parade, a few dozen Army servicemembers made their way down Georgia Avenue, each with a flag from one of the 50 states.

    Aiken Standard File Photo At a past North Augusta Christmas Parade, a few dozen Army servicemembers made their way down Georgia Avenue, each with a flag from one of the 50 states.

    Aiken Standard File Photo Last year's Aiken Jaycees Christmas parade concluded with these riders.

    Aiken Standard File Photo Last year's Aiken Jaycees Christmas parade concluded with these riders.

    Aiken Standard File Photo At a past North Augusta Christmas parade, Lindley Crosby, 2, gets a grown-up view of the parade, courtesy of her dad, Joe Crosby.

    Aiken Standard File Photo At a past North Augusta Christmas parade, Lindley Crosby, 2, gets a grown-up view of the parade, courtesy of her dad, Joe Crosby.

    Submitted Photo This children associated with the Aiken's Salvation Army dressed in Santa and animal hats at last year's Aiken Jaycees Christmas Parade. Those pictured are, in the front row from left, Braylin Bussey, Malaysha Bush, Jordan Richardson, Jayvonne Hamilton and Keyonna Priester, and, in the back row from left, Thomas Reynolds, Jakiera Miles, Naveah Cheatham and Michael Hernandez.

    Submitted Photo This children associated with the Aiken's Salvation Army dressed in Santa and animal hats at last year's Aiken Jaycees Christmas Parade. Those pictured are, in the front row from left, Braylin Bussey, Malaysha Bush, Jordan Richardson, Jayvonne Hamilton and Keyonna Priester, and, in the back row from left, Thomas Reynolds, Jakiera Miles, Naveah Cheatham and Michael Hernandez.