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Making memories in Dacusville

DACUSVILLE — An occasional snowball fight erupted on the sides of the road as hundreds turned up to watch the annual Dacusville Christmas Parade.

“This is special, I’m so glad they didn’t cancel it,” said Amber Leesworth. “It doesn’t snow this early in South Carolina very often — to have it for our Christmas parade just make it even better. My kids have been out playing non-stop since it started.”

Leesworth’s kids weren’t the only ones taking advantage of the weather.

“We wanted to go sledding, but we didn’t have a sled,” said 7-year-old Hunter. “So my brother and I used our neighbor’s garbage can lids. We broke one, but he said it was OK and then he brought us a real sled. I hope it doesn’t melt very soon because I like sledding.”

Between the sledding, snowball fights and building snowmen, it was truly a feat for the community to find the time to put together a parade at all. That being said, Dacusville residents did what they always do — they came together and made it happen.

Tractors, convertibles and old trucks paraded through the streets along with the usual array of church groups, community organizations and local officials — whether duly elected or honorary — tossing out massive amounts of candy to the eager spectators.

It’s officially Christmastime in Dacusville.

Josh Holloway served as emcee for the event.
https://www.theeasleyprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_119.jpgJosh Holloway served as emcee for the event. Kasie Strickland | The Sentinel-Progress
The judges table.
https://www.theeasleyprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_128.jpgThe judges table. Kasie Strickland | The Sentinel-Progress
Ready for some fun at the parade!
https://www.theeasleyprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_129.jpgReady for some fun at the parade! Kasie Strickland | The Sentinel-Progress
The Dacusville Community Club wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.
https://www.theeasleyprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_139.jpgThe Dacusville Community Club wishes everyone a Merry Christmas. Kasie Strickland | The Sentinel-Progress
Geoff Hart served as this year’s Grand Marshal.
https://www.theeasleyprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_147.jpgGeoff Hart served as this year’s Grand Marshal. Kasie Strickland | The Sentinel-Progress
Singing Jingle Bells at the top of his lungs — and getting the crowd to join in too.
https://www.theeasleyprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_159.jpgSinging Jingle Bells at the top of his lungs — and getting the crowd to join in too. Kasie Strickland | The Sentinel-Progress
Merry Christmas!
https://www.theeasleyprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_167.jpgMerry Christmas! Kasie Strickland | The Sentinel-Progress
Tons of candy was tossed out from the floats. Tons.
https://www.theeasleyprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_185.jpgTons of candy was tossed out from the floats. Tons. Kasie Strickland | The Sentinel-Progress
Get the candy!
https://www.theeasleyprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_192.jpgGet the candy! Kasie Strickland | The Sentinel-Progress
Fairview Independent Baptist Church put in a lot of work on their float.
https://www.theeasleyprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_197.jpgFairview Independent Baptist Church put in a lot of work on their float. Kasie Strickland | The Sentinel-Progress
Waving to Santa!
https://www.theeasleyprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_212.jpgWaving to Santa! Kasie Strickland | The Sentinel-Progress

By Kasie Strickland

kstrickland@championcarolinas.com

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