Christmas parades in Helen and Clarkesville Saturday had an extra touch of holiday feel, thanks to seasonal temperatures and Friday's snow.
In Helen, thousands line Chattahoochee Street and Main Street to view a variety of floats, walking entries and animals make their way through the Alpine Village in the 2 p.m. event.
Floats from Cowboys & Angels, Faschingsverein Helen, and Cool River Tubing took top honors in that parade.
At 5 p.m., downtown Clarkesville hosted the annual Habersham County Christmas Parade, aptly themed, "A Storybook Christmas".
In Clarkesville, All Occasion Flowers, Refuge Baptist Church, and RJ's RV Service took top parade honors for their entries.
Crowds fill the sidewalks in Helen waiting for the arrival of the Christmas parade.
With snow all around the city, the 2017 edition of the Helen Christmas Parade makes its way along Chattahoochee Street.
Helen's new fire truck, Engine 31, and its ladder truck make the turn onto Main Street.
White County Fire Services Rescue 7, a converted military vehicle, turns from Chattahoochee onto Main Street during Saturday's parade in Helen.
Helen City Manager Jerry Elkins, Mayor Helen Wilkins, Commissioner Judy Holloway and Commissioner Cinnamon Spurlock wave and prepare to throw candy from the city's float.
Helen City Commissioner Cinnamon Spurlock prepares to throw a handful of candy from the city float Saturday.
Helen City Commissioner Fred Garmon reaches into the bag to throw candy during Saturday's parade.
Helen City Commissioner Jeff Ash, who will serve as mayor in 2018, tosses a handful of candy during Saturday's parade.
Faschingsverein Helen makes its way through the parade promoting its tubing parade and Fasching party on Feb. 3. The float was one of the winners in Saturday's parade.
The Cool River Tubing entry makes its way onto Main Street during Saturday's Helen Christmas Parade.
For the third year in a row, Cowboys & Angels Restaurant and Bar makes its way along the Helen parade route with a winning float entry.
The Cowboys & Angels Restaurant and Bar float makes its way through the crowd on Main Street.
Santa Claus arrives in Helen in an ATV provided by Nacoochee Adventures.
Santa and Mrs. Claus pause to visit with children in the Helen Bandshell after Saturday's parade.
The Habersham Central High School Band of Blue makes its way along Washington Street during Saturday's Habersham County Christmas Parade in Clarkesville.
Santa Claus makes his way along the parade route in Clarkesville Saturday.
Storybook characters from South State Bank wave as they head up Washington Street in Clarkesville.
Grant Reeves Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7720 of Cornelia encourages veterans to join them.
Refuge Baptist Church's float depicting The Polar Express steams along Washington Street, also capturing one of Saturday's Habersham County Christmas Parade awards.
Cornelia Police Department and friends make their way along Washington Street.
Children fill the float provided by The Torch Worship Center in Demorest.
The Cookie Express from Girl Scout Troop 11219 heads up Washington Street during Saturday's parade in Clarkesville.
Members of the Tallulah Falls School Bass Fishing Club ride their colorful entry in Saturday's parade in Clarkesville.
The Mountaineer Shrine Club and friends make their way along the parade route in Clarkesville.
The Grinch waves from the chimney on the Clarkesville Veterinary Hospital entry in the Habersham County Christmas Parade.
The colorful Clarkesville Veterinary Hospital entry passes in front of Clarkesville Baptist Church.
RJ's RV Service welcomes parade goers to Whoville with its award-winning float in the Habersham County Christmas Parade.
Passengers on the Lowe's entry are all smiles as they listen to stories.
The team from Heroes in Fore makes its way along Washington Street, waving to parade goers.
All Occasion Flowers makes its way along the Clarkesville parade route with its colorful and award-winning float.
Snoopy, Woodstock and other characters adorn the Windstream entry in Saturday's Habersham County Christmas Parade in Clarkesville.
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