Thousands of area residents line State Street the first Thursday night in December each year for the Bristol Christmas Parade to kick-off the holiday season.

The parade, which has been taking place in the downtown area for more than a century, is a program of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce.
The night festivities, which will start on Bob Morrison Blvd., make its way through the center of town before finishing up at the Train Station.
As always, jolly ole Saint Nick will make his presence known, riding in the final float.

More than 150 floats from local businesses, civic and volunteer organizations, church groups, bands, schools, neighborhood groups, etc. comprise the parade.