March for Toys parade for Toys for Tots

Will begin at 7 p.m. in Ball Ground. Attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots campaign; collection boxes will be available at City Park and along the parade route on Main Street. The fourth annual event will feature the dance teams from Georgia Tech and Georgia State University, the Creekview High School Marching Band, Christian Fine Arts of Forsyth Marching Band, beauty queens, floats, tractors, antique cars and more. Cosplayers from as far as Knoxville will appear as superheroes, princesses, and Star Wars characters. After the parade, the Cosplayers will gather at City Park so children can have their photos taken with their favorite fictional character. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their official arrival to pose for free photos. www.marchofthetoysparade.com