In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Ed Hatfield, the Chairman of the Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade Committee. The parade, which welcomes thousands to Jackson each year, marks the official start to the holiday season, along with the arrival of Santa himself! This tradition spans multiple decades, as a tradition of a nighttime lighted parade fills the main street with Christmas spirit each year.  

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/DowntownJacksonChristmasParade

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at www.experiencejackson.com. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.

CREDITS
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast
License Date: 08/08/2023