First of all, let me say that this has absolutely nothing to do with Smyrna Vinings, other than the fact that I felt compelled to check it out.

Rumors have been spreading like wildfire across the Internet about a Christmas Parade that is held annually in a neighborhood in Shelby, NC. You may be thinking, what can be so different about this parade that the high-speed Internet connections, that we’ve grown so accustomed to, are now being maxed out.

Well as the rumor goes, this is a Lawnmower Christmas Parade. In order to ascertain whether this was indeed an Urban Legend or a genuine holiday miracle, I decided to corral the whole family and road trip to Shelby, NC this past weekend. The parade is held in a local neighborhood situated on a golf course and lake. So scenic, no doubt.

And there was indeed a parade.

Needless to say, there were more than lawnmowers in the parade, with some people just walking, kids riding their bikes, some golf carts, a fire truck, a hay wagon and Santa even took part, styling in a convertible VW Bug.

But it was indeed a special moment. I will never forget my first visit to the Lawnmower Christmas Parade.

Happy Holidays!!!