When the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade winds through town Dec. 4, Alex City Riding Club members will dress their horses and close out the annual event, just as they have for more than 25 years.
“The horses have always been a big favorite,” said Alexander City’s Susan Foy, who coordinated the annual Christmas Parade during her tenure with the chamber in the early 2000s.
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