2019 Pickens County Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade
Community, News December 8, 2019JASPER, Ga. – Pickens County held their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony and parade on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in downtown Jasper, GA.
Festivities started at 4 pm, with the reading of the Christmas story beginning around 5:40 pm. The Christmas tree lighting was at 6 pm, with the parade following after.
Free photos with Santa were available, and Toys for Tots was on-scene to collect toy donations.
A slide show of the event may be viewed below!
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Jasper Annual Night of Lights 2018
Community December 5, 2018JASPER, Ga. – It may have been at night, but there was no difficulty seeing the Jasper Merchants Association’s “Night of Lights” Christmas parade on Sunday.
Though the annual event is always scheduled for the first Saturday in December, this year saw the association postponed the festivities by one day due to rain issues. The one day made a major difference for the event according to the JMA’s report at the Jasper City Council. Reporting several phone calls thanking them for moving it, the report also noted that some citizens reported it was the best one they have seen so far.
The festivities kicked off a 4:00 p.m. with music, a nativity, Santa, and more as citizens gathered on a closed down Main Street to kick off Christmas.
As 6:00 p.m. drew closer the crowds huddled around the Pickens County Courthouse for the lighting of the Christmas tree ten minutes before the parade.
The parade also saw benefit from the delay as the JMA reported that they lost two groups from the delay, but gained the lit-up Semi-truck with Santa that originally was not able to join as it was in another parade on Saturday. They also noted the band and certain groups could not have participated in the rain.
The parade ended the night’s festivities, but FYN is proud to announce the JMA’s Night of Light’s parade float winners by judge’s decision.
The Best in Show Award went to Pickens High School as a whole for the Band, cheerleaders, and the 2018 6AAAA Football Region Champion Dragons.
Third place ended with a tie score between Talking Rock Realty and Devil’s Shadow Hayride.
Second Place went to Angel’s on Horseback.
First place went to Trinity Tabernacle for their float “Jesus Rocks.”
11th Annual Paws in the Park presented by Humane Society of Blue Ridge October 21st 10am – 2pm Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
Community September 21, 2017Showcase your Business at the Georgia Marble Festival Parade!
Community September 29, 2017
Showcase your business at the Georgia Marble Festival Parade!
Pickens County Fourth of July Schedule
Community June 18, 2017
Every year Pickens County celebrates our freedom on the Fourth of July. Activities include the fair, a parade, entertainment, and fireworks! It is family friendly and has something for all ages! This year we are getting a head start on our celebration with a posted schedule of the events below.
Schedule:
- Fair – Friday, June 30 to Tuesday, July 4 at Lee Newton Park
Opening times:
Friday, June 30 at 5:00 P.M.
Saturday, July 1 at 4:00 P.M.
Sunday, July 2 at 4:00 P.M.
Monday, July 3 at 5:00 P.M.
Tuesday, July 4 after parade
- Parade – Tuesday, July 4 at 10:00 A.M on Main Street
- Entertainment – Tuesday, July 4 begins at 11:00 A.M at Lee Newton Park
Entertainment Lineup:
11:00 A.M. – Dr. Carl McCurdy and Town Band
12:15-12:30 P.M. – Cole “Lil E” Posey
12:30-1:00 P.M. – Rebecca Hampton and The Cowboy Church Dancers
1:15-2:45 P.M. – Sons of the South
3:00-3:30 P.M. – ATA North GA Martial Arts
3:30-4:30 P.M. – StormTree Music
4:45-6:15 P.M. – Andy Thacker, Cody King, and Dallas Hyde
7:00 P.M. – Featured Headline Band – C.C. Morgan
- Fireworks Tuesday, July 4 begin at 10:00 P.M.
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The Pride of North Georgia: Pride of Pickens Band and Fannin County High School Band Unforgettable Trip
Community, Featured December 3, 2016November the 20th, both the Pride of Pickens Band and the Fannin County High School Band traveled to perform in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade. The two bands came together to perform as one~ THE PRIDE OF NORTH GEORGIA.
Please help show pride in our schools. Share with your friends and family. Anyone who has ever played in a high school marching band knows the camaraderie of the band family. Those are bonds these band kids will share in common, even though they attend two different high schools.
Enjoy a glimpse into the band trip below:
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Two of our local bands, Fannin County High School Band and Pride of Pickens Band took the opportunity to travel and perform in Philadelphia, PA. They also visited New York on this trip. This trip forged friendships and created memories which will surely remain a distinct experience for these young band members. FetchYourNews spoke with a Fannin County Band member, Ashley Fields, and asked her what the trip was like for her.
Ashley told us, “It was amazing, after going once I feel like I want to go again. Just because everything’s so huge and there was so much I didn’t see. But everything I did see was was amazing!”
Congratulations to these young men and women we are all proud of them and their excellent performance!
Fannin County & Pickens County LIVE AT 9 AM: 6ABC/DUNKIN’ DONUTS THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
Community, Featured November 24, 2016Click here to watch the Fannin County and Pickens County High School Band
LIVE AT 9 AM: 6ABC/DUNKIN’ DONUTS THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
The Pride of North Georgia: Pride of Pickens Band and Fannin County High School Band travel to perform in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
Community November 20, 2016November the 20th, Sunday, both the Pride of Pickens Band and the Fannin County High School Band began their travel to perform in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade.
They will become one Band. THE PRIDE OF NORTH GEORGIA. Please help show pride in our schools. Share with your friends and family. Everyone can watch them live at 6ABC.com Congratulations to these young men and women we are all proud of them and look forward to the excellent performance!
Pickens County 4th of July Parade 2016
Community July 5, 2016Monday July 4th Independence Day Parade Location: Downtown Jasper at 10:00 am. Brought to you by the Jasper Lions Club. It was a gorgeous day and lots of folks came out to celebrate Independence Day! Enjoy the slideshow below:
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Lake Blue Ridge on the 4th 7/1/16
GMFTO July 2, 2016Jo Ann Myers joins BKP to speak about Fannin County and the Boat Parade on Lake Blue Ridge.
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Pickens County Veterans Day Program November 11, 2015 Parade
News November 11, 2015Pickens County Veterans Day Program was held November 11th, 2015 at Lee Newton Park. The program began with a parade.
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