In Helen, some 3,000 people turned out for that city's Christmas parade, which began at 2 p.m.
In Cornelia, roughly 2,000 people viewed the 4 p.m. parade along Main Street, with many staying around to see Santa Claus, for the tree-lighting and other associated activities.
In Cleveland, crowds estimated at 5,000 to 6,000 lined the streets to celebate Christmas in the Mountains, complete with a lighted parade.
Watch for additional photos from these events to be added.
With temperatures in the mid-60s Saturday, Girls Scouts Troop 11208 made their way through Cornelia in a pontoon boat. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Members of the Chattahoochee Valley Bernese Mountain Dog Club greet those attending the Helen Christmas Parade. (Photo/Rob Moore)
The White County Bus Drivers were a crowd pleaser in the Cleveland Christmas parade with their multi-unit Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Express entry, complete with numerous Oompa Loompas. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Members of the Heaven's Saints Motorcycle Ministries Cleveland Chapter participated in both the Helen Christmas parade and the Cleveland Christmas parade. (Photo/Rob Moore)
The Meeting Place Family Restaurant in Helen entered this float in the Helen parade. (Photo/Rob Moore)
The Atlanta Classic Thunderbird Club participated in the Helen parade with 25 cars. (Photo/Rob Moore)
People stood eight to 10 deep in some spots along the Helen parade route. (Photo/Rob Moore)
The Georgia Paso Fino Horse Association showed off fancy hoofmanship during the Helen parade. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Cornelia Elementary School entered this float in the Cornelia parade. (Photo/Rob Moore)
The Habersham Central High School Band of Blue donned its Christmas finery for the parade in Cornelia. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Chick-fil-A at Cornelia fielded this unusual Nativity scene featuring cows. (Photo/Rob Moore)
The parade makes its way up Main Street in Cornelia. (Photo/Rob Moore)
People, including some of the staff of Gusben's, watch as the parade passes Hodges Street in downtown Cornelia. (Photo/Rob Moore)
The staff of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home walks beside the 1930s International Flower Car owned and driven by Mt. Airy Mayor Pro Tem Mike McCoy. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Children take inventory of their candy during the Cornelia parade. (Photo/Marcus Vonier)
Santa Claus visited with children in the Cornelia Depot Saturday afternoon. (Photo/Marcus Vonier)
Members of the White County High School Army Jr. ROTC participate in Saturday night's parade in Cleveland. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Awake Student Ministries had one of the winning entries in the Cleveland Christmas parade. (Photo/Rob Moore)
White County Emergency Management Agency Director David Murphy makes his way along the parade route in Cleveland in the White County mobile command post. The entry reminded people of the Santa Tracker available at www.NoradSanta.org. (Photo/Rob Moore
Girl Scouts were one of the winning entries in the Cleveland Christmas parade. (Photo/Rob Moore)
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