Sgt. Richie Thibeault, who received two Purple Hearts for injuries suffered while serving in Afghanistan in 2009, and Capt. Mike Cook were honored for their service to America. They rode in a Jeep sponsored by Providence Baptist Church of Batesville.
Members of the Georgia National Guard, led by Habersham County native Adjutant Gen. Jim Butterworth, also partipated in Saturday's parade.
There also were a number of floats, walking entries, motorized entries, and the Habersham Central High School Band of Blue, as well as the arrival of Santa Claus.
Georgia National Guard soldiers from Toccoa's 876th Engineer Company participate in Saturday's Habersham County Christmas Parade in Clarkesville. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Sgt. Richie Thibeault, left, and Capt. Mike Cook served as grand marshals of Saturday's Habersham County Christmas Parade. They rode in a Jeep sponsored by Providence Baptist Church of Batesville. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Hundreds lined Washington Street in Clarkesville for the parade. (Photo/Rob Moore)
(Photo/Rob Moore)
Georgia Adjutant General Jim Butterworth of Habersham County, right, talks with his personnel. (Photo/Rob Moore)
These children found a comfortable pile of leaves from which they could watch Saturday's parade. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Habersham County Sheriff's Deputy Jourdan McKay gives candy to a child. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Saturday;'s Habersham County Christmas Parade culminated with the arrival of Santa Claus. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Children and their parents prepare to catch candy. (Photo/Rob Moore)
The Habersham Central Band of Blue rings in the Christmas season with music. (Photo/Rob Moore)
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