Cherokee County residents are reminded that the Cherokee County Christmas Parade 2012, sponsored by The Spirit of Cherokee, Inc., is scheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 1, beginning at 10 a.m.

The parade will begin at Dekalb-Cherokee Gas (back toward Kmart in Centre) and end at Centre Elementary School.

The parade line up begins at 9 a.m. at Dekalb-Cherokee Gas.

Parade rules are as follows:

-Only One Santa (designated by Parade Committee)

-Absolutely no candy or other objects allowed to be thrown except by Santa (safety of the children are a concern because of running into the street)

-No more than two individuals are allowed to ride on hood or seat back of one car.

-If children are riding on a float, there must be adults walking beside float or riding on float for protection and safety of the children.

-Signs should be white background with bold black lettering for easy reading. Glitter on top of lettering is permitted. Music is allowed.

-Floats should be designed to be viewed from both sides.

-All floats should have escort vehicles to and from the parade line up for safety.

-Floats will be judged prior to parade. All floats must be in lineup position by 9 a.m. for judging. Those not in lineup when judges come around, will not be judged.

-No fee to be in parade. Monetary awards will be given to float winners. Categories are Business/Municipality, Civic/Non-Profit, and Schools.

The deadline to enter the parade is Nov. 27. For more information, call 256-927-2768 or call 256-927-8455 for questions.