TIFTON — For the safety of families, participants, vendors, and community, the City of Tifton has made the decision to reschedule Hometown Holidays Celebration plans for Saturday, Dec. 2 because of forecast bad weather. Rain is predicted all weekend.

Many activities, including the Christmas parade, will be held Dec. 9.

“The City of Tifton is committed to bringing Holiday Cheer to our community by rescheduling our annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 9th,” the city said in a press release.

The parade will begin at 5 p.m. and the route will be 2nd Street from Magnolia Drive to Love Avenue and turning north on Love Avenue from 2nd Street to 6th Street.

After the parade, the city of Tifton invites the community to attend the annual tree lighting ceremony, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. outside of City Hall.

Santa Claus will also make an appearance at City Hall for families and children to have their picture taken with him.

While the city will not be able to offer our original plans, there will be food trucks, s’mores stations, bouncy houses, and other family fun activities for the community to enjoy along 1st Street and Commerce Way.