Santa made a quick stop in Clarksville Friday night part of the annual Christmas parade. He was joined by marching bands from Bluestone, Park View and Halifax County high schools, floats, antique vehicles, firetrucks, members of the Mecklenburg County Junior Air Force ROTC under the leadership of Maj. Bonnie Hoffman, and the Grand Marshals, members of the Clarksville Bicentennial Committee. Kicking off the parade was Mecklenburg County Sheriff Bobby Hawkins and the Color Guard from Clarksville VFW Roanoke River Post 8163.

State and local officials join DRS representatives for the ribbon cutting.