I love a Parade! Apple Festival kicks off 1st weekend of Georgia Apple Festival

A City of Ellijay fire truck leads the Georgia Apple Festival Parade through downtown Ellijay, Saturday, Oct. 11. Guests at the parade celebrated community first responders and other groups as they enjoyed local apples and arts.

A girl with Elevation Gymnastics shows off her backflips at the Saturday, Oct. 11 Georgia Apple Festival Parade. She was among many students and children contributing to the parade.

A line of floats, cars, marchers and more move up River Street/GA Highway 52 in the Georgia Apple Festival Parade. This exciting Saturday, Oct. 11 event brought hundreds downtown.

Two little girls greet a float at the Saturday, Oct. 11, Georgia Apple Festival Parade through downtown Ellijay. The parade and nearby market had fun attractions for people of all ages.