Christmas parade in Buchanan

The James River Marching Band plays down Main Street in front of Town Hall.

By Matt de Simone

The Christmas spirit is alive and well in the mountains of Buchanan.

Last Saturday saw a colorful and spirited Christmas Parade down Main Street filled will a variety of floats and community members engaging with parade spectators spreading the holiday cheer.

Buchanan held their annual Christmas parade last Saturday. Tammie’s Place (and Frosty) won second place for their float decoration.
*Photos by Matt de Simone*

2022 Buchanan Christmas Parade Entries

Botetourt County Sheriff’s Department Color Guard, Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department, Valley View Baptist Church, Sink’s, Siler, Night Crawlers, 4 H Livestock Club, William Hayslett, Springwood Baptist Church, Buchanan Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, Community Church, Motor Cycle Santa & Grinch, Author Hale, James River High School Cheerleading, Central Academy FFA, Legion Riders, Buchanan American Legion & VFW, Quick Time Towing, Botetourt 4H Robotics, Economy Auto, Bedford Mobile Tire, Gracelyn Conner, Mike Dewell, Ben Cline, Bank of Botetourt, James River High School FFA, Mountain Gateway Community College, Lawrence Transport, Natural Bridge Fire Department, Lord Botetourt High School Marching Band, James River High School Marching Band, Bryants & Carters, Bridge Christian Academy

Winning floats in the 2022 Buchanan Christmas Parade:

First Place – Night Crawlers

Second Place – Tammie’s Place

Third Place – Bank of Botetourt

Superior Performance – 4 H Livestock

Superior Performance – 4 H Robotics

Superior Performance – Lord Botetourt High School Marching Band

Superior Performance – James River High School Marching Band