Frosty the Snowman and Buddy the Elf all made a visit to downtown Beulah on Dec. 14 during the Christmas Magic Parade. The parade featured lighted emergency vehicles and floats from area businesses.

The civic parade float award winner was Victorville First ... winner was the Federal Bureau of Prisons with its waving snowman, white Christmas trees and spewing artificial snow.

The 80th Raleigh Christmas Parade drew thousands to downtown Raleigh on Saturday. Although it was a chilly morning, the floats, music, and holiday cheer brought joy to many in the crowd.