The Southern Pines Fire Department takes the lead as Grand Marshal in this Saturday’s Christmas Parade, spotlighting their tireless community service and heroic 28-day deployment for Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina last year. Fire Chief Mike Cameron called the tribute a proud nod to his team’s dedication, with firefighters marching upfront from their two stations that fielded 2,848 calls in 2024 alone. Catch the 11 a.m. festivities downtown, complete with Santa, floats, and local cheer—arrive early for pre-parade fun and shopping.
