Amaus Reed, 9, caught some candy and a little of the Christmas spirit dressed in a Santa hat and holiday sweater during the Vidalia Christmas Parade Sunday. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy David Hedrick rides a vintage fire truck decorated for the holidays. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Amaus Reed, 9, caught some candy and a little of the Christmas spirit dressed in a Santa hat and holiday sweater during the Vidalia Christmas Parade Sunday. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

The Vidalia High School Elite dance team marches in the parade. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

The Vidalia First Baptist Church float. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Santa waves a fist full of candy at the crowd during the parade down Carter Street. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)