A jolly good time was had by all
Saint Nicholas made a stop in Vina to celebrate the season for enjoy the Vinal Christmas Parade. CONTRIBUTED/LISA MASON
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6:04 am Wednesday, December 17, 2025

A jolly good time was had by all

Community members gathered last week to celebrate the season with annual Christmas parades in Russellville, Red Bay, Vina and Phil Campbell.

Parade winners include the following:

PHOTO BY MARÍA CAMP
A group of children enjoy their ride in the Russellville Christmas parade.

Russellville parade winners:

• First place: Pilgrim’s Pride

• Second place: Franklin Homes

• Third place: J’s Towing & Recovery

Phil Campbell parade winners:

• First place: Future Homemakers of America

• Second place: Black Warrior Excavating

• Third place: Greens Septic Tank Cleaning

• Vina parade winners:

• First place: Vina First Baptist Church

• Second place: Franklin County Shriners

• Third place: Girl Scout Troop #20109 of Vina

• Honorable Mention: – Squirrels Tree Service

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This colorful choo-choo train was a big hit as it chugged down the street in Red Bay’s Christmas Parade.

Red Bay Parade Winners 2025

• First Place: Sunshine Mills

• Second Place: Red Bay Hospital

• Third Place: Stillwaters Co-op

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