The 2012 Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade will roll through downtown Baton Rouge for the 62nd year on Saturday afternoon. Bring the kids to see 80 decorated floats, walking troupes and bands; and celebrate the start of the Christmas season with music, throws and—of course—Santa Claus himself. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. at River Road near North Boulevard, and continues through downtown until it reaches the State Capitol. The parade will be preceded by the first-ever Kiwanis Santa Fun Run, where hundreds of Santas will dash through downtown Baton Rouge along the parade route. Find links to read all the details on the Christmas parade and to register for the run—as well as to get the lowdown on other events happening in the Capital Region this weekend and beyond—in the new 225 Weekender e-newsletter here.
Today’s poll question: Are you going to the Christmas Parade on Saturday?
