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City of Destin marks 40th anniversary with 2024 Christmas Parade at Destin Harbor
Summary
Shane Moody, president and CEO of the Destin Chamber, opened the 2024 Destin Christmas Parade at Destin Harbor by welcoming attendees and noting the City of Destin’s 40th anniversary.
Shane Moody, president and CEO of the Destin Chamber, opened the 2024 Destin Christmas Parade at Destin Harbor by welcoming attendees and noting the City of Destin’s 40th anniversary.
"Hey everybody, welcome to the beautiful Destin Harbor and welcome to the 2024 Destin Christmas Parade," Moody said as the parade began. Co-host Sister Susie Nicholson Hahn added, "I love this. This is my favorite time of the year every year."
The parade showcased a broad cross-section of the community, including first responders, military honor guards, civic and service organizations, local businesses and school groups. Organizers and announcers pointed to longtime local firms and civic groups — Destin Water Users, Gulf Coast Electric, the American Legion Post 296, the Eglin Honor Guard, the Destin High School marching band and Destin Middle School programs — as examples of sustained community involvement.
Why it mattered
Parade organizers and emcees framed the event as both a holiday celebration and a community showcase in a milestone year for the city. Announcers…
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