Fall River got ready for Christmas with its annual parade down Main Street to Gromada Plaza in front of Government Center on December 2, 2006. Hundreds braved cold December winds and 40 degree temperatures to watch local bands, marching groups and floats move from Kennedy Park to Gromada Plaza in front of Government Center to watch Mayor Edward M. Lambert, Jr. count down the lighting of the Christmas tree. Parade-goers were then invited to the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium on Bank Street for free hot chocolate and pictures with Santa provided by CD-Recreation staff. Click here to read the Herald News account of the event.
 

(Top row, left) Kaya, Mitchell, Keryssa, Kassidy and Mason Alfonso stay warm under their colorful blanket while waiting for the parade to begin. (Top row, center) Fall River Police Officer Timothy Giunta hands our candy to children along the parade route. (Top row, right) B.M.C. Durfee High School band members Laura Rancour and Shantelle Pimentel clown around in Kennedy Park while waiting for the parade to begin. (Middle row, left) Girl Scout Troop 1220 members Molly Arruda, Kaitlyn Bettencourt and Alison Nadeau wave from their float on South Main Street. (Middle row, right) Lisa Wilkinson watches the parade from her NCS Wireless storefront. (Bottom row, left) Five-year-old Hannah Maura and her mother Sarah wait for Santa and Mrs. Clause to appear. (Bottom row, right) Three-year-old Sophia Lima waves to Santa with her father Gregory of Westport.