Bridge City Chamber to host annual Christmas parade

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is lighting up Bridge City this holiday season with their 6th annual Christmas Light Parade. The parade begins Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on Roundbunch Rd., ending at Bridge City Intermediate School.

Applications to be in the parade will be accepted through Dec. 2 and are available online at www.bridgecitychamber.com or at the chamber office located at 150 W. Roundbunch. Entry fee for the parade is a donated toy from each participant. The toys collected will go to the Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance for their Christmas Toy Drive.

This year’s parade marshal will be Kenneth Dupuis, owner of Dupuis Tire and Automotive. 2014 Citizen of the Year, Jerry Jones (city manager) and 2014 Business of the Year, Bridge City Bank will be featured in the parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus, also known as Don and Angie Breaux, will also be in the parade as they have for many years. Parade judges will be Beverly Perry, Debra Bridgers and Mickey Litton Tompkins. One Best overall award will be given as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for float, vehicle and dance entries.

For more information, call the chamber at 735-5671 or visit the chamber website at http://www.bridgecitychamber.com/.