Hundreds turn out in Jackson for annual Christmas parade
Dec. 6—JACKSON — Locals lined the sides of S.C. Highway 125 in Jackson as far as the eye could see Sunday afternoon to witness the town's annual spectacle of a Christmas parade.
The cavalcade included dozens of floats, antique cars, trucks, first responder vehicles and even tractors.
Candy was thrown lavishly from almost every vehicle, as almost every child (and even some adults) got plenty of sweets to take home with them.
As is typical in parades, the car carrying the grand marshal was near the front of the procession. This year's honoree was Cecil Greene, Jr., who is reportedly the oldest living Jackson native.
Greene was born in the town in 1932 and attended Clemson University, before serving in the Army from 1955-1957.
He worked as the rural mail carrier in Jackson for 32 years, retiring in 1989. He has farmed cattle, pigs and row crops his entire life.
He and his wife, Betty, have three children, who all live in Jackson, six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
"The Lord has blessed me with the best life I could have ever imagined," Greene said.
Behind Greene in the line were several notable leaders from around the community: Jackson Mayor Todd Etheredge; Sheriff Michael Hunt; S.C. Rep. Melissa Oremus, R-Aiken; and Aiken County Council Chairman Gary Bunker.
