City of Porterdale Mayor Bobby Hamby waves from a classic Corvette during the Porterdale Christmas Parade Friday night.

A pair of toy soldiers march in front of a group from Middle Ridge Elementary in the annual Porterdale Christmas Parade.

Joshua Hairston, right, joins the brass section of The Newton High School Sound Factory Marching Band as they perform holiday tunes during the Porterdale Christmas Parade Friday.

Carley Howe, an 8-year-old Covington resident, gives marshmallow roasting a try after the Porterdale Christmas parade at a Smores station set up for attendees by the City of Porterdale Better Hometown Program.