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Santa Ushers in Season of Giving During New Martinsville Christmas Parade
NEW MARTINSVILLE – Santa Claus made an early appearance in New Martinsville on Nov. 30, ushering in the season of giving during the city’s Christmas parade. Wearing his fluffy white beard and signature red suit, Santa’s eye twinkled as he waved to all the good boys and girls in the crowd on Main Street. St. Nick, who rode in his sleigh atop a float during the parade, was led by members of the Magnolia High School Marching Band. Preceding the Top Elf were a variety of floats, dance teams, queens, princesses, church groups, businesses, police and fire departments and more. ...