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Gadsden Mayor touts busy holiday season, parade turnout and downtown attractions
Summary
Mayor Craig Ford recapped the city's Christmas parade and holiday attractions, saying the parade drew "almost 110 entries," the downtown ice rink and tree have attracted steady visitors, and the city used Placer AI and TV coverage to track tourism and outreach. He noted portions of the tree were paid with state grants; exact costs were not specified.
Mayor Craig Ford said the city’s holiday events drew large crowds and boosted tourism, highlighting the recent Christmas parade, downtown ice skating and a large decorated tree.
"We just completed the Christmas parade, had almost 110 entries," Ford said, adding that judges from city staff and commentators from WBRC/FOX Weather and DGI helped with coverage. The parade will be rebroadcast on channel…
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