Jazmine O’Lague, 6, of Norwood, and brother Josiah, 8, scamper to find candy during the 2023 Norwood Christmas Parade on Wednesday. (Photo by SETH MABRY)

Trevor Crump, left, and Michael Hughes dress as shepherds while tossing candy to the crowd during the 2023 Norwood Christmas Parade on Wednesday. (Photo by SETH MABRY)

South Stanly Youth Football League players Owen Thompson, left, and Crowder Rankin show off their arms as they toss candy to spectators during the 2023 Norwood Christmas Parade on Wednesday. (Photo by SETH MABRY)

South Stanly High School cheerleaders perform during the 2023 Norwood Christmas Parade on Wednesday. (Photo by SETH MABRY)

Norwood Church of God members Emma Shue, 9, Maddie Melton, 7, Sheila Shankle and Ainsley Webb, 2, wave to the crowd during the 2023 Christmas Norwood Parade. (Photo by SETH MABRY)

Harper Huneycutt, 8, of Norwood, is handed a candy cane from Jeff Russell of the Norwood Presbyterian Jaywalkers during the 2023 Norwood Christmas Parade on Wednesday. (Photo by SETH MABRY)

Fire trucks from various fire departments make their way toward the crowd during the 2023 Norwood Christmas Parade on Wednesday. (Photo by SETH MABRY)

A jalopy from the Hillbilly Tour Bus makes its way through town during the 2023 Norwood Christmas Parade on Wednesday. (Photo by SETH MABRY)

A “Buddy the Elf” impersonator tosses candy to the crowd during the 2023 Norwood Parade on Wednesday. (Photo by SETH MABRY)

Santa Claus makes an appearance at the 2023 Norwood Christmas Parade on Wednesday. (Photo by SETH MABRY)

Vivian Smith, 3, of Norwood, and sister Millie, 6, dress as lambs while riding the Norwood Memorial Baptist Church float during the 2023 Norwood Christmas Parade on Wednesday. (Photo by SETH MABRY)