Santa rides

Big crowds lined East 5th Street and Hickman Road for Tabor City’s annual Christmas Parade Under the Lights. Dozens of entries entertained, just a prelude to a tree lighting program at the town gate. Both festivities featured Santa, who had plenty of help on this parade float. Additional photos can be found in the Dec. 5 Tabor-Loris Tribune print edition. (Deuce Niven photo)