In 1966, Suzi Tobin, a senior at Bishop Fenwick High School, was crowned as Snow Queen for the annual Jaycees Christmas Parade. Tobin was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tobin of East Chestnut ...

From small businesses to fire and police vehicles, John Deere tractors, Jackson-Madison County school buses and thrown candy, the Christmas spirit was evident as hundreds lined the parade route.

With that Christmas connection, and the charming fantasy-like quality of the music, “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” has become a beloved children’s Christmas tradition.

The 80th Raleigh Christmas Parade drew thousands ... Many businesses, organizations and schools participated in the parade, including Crossroads Ford Apex, NC State University Mounted Patrol ...