Horses and riders took to the streets of downtown Aiken Dec. 15 for the annual  Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
Horses and riders took to the streets of downtown Aiken Dec. 15 for the annual Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News

In pictures: Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade

AIKEN – Horses and dogs filled the streets of Aiken Dec. 15 for the annual Aiken Hoofbeats Parade.

Holiday-themed costumes marked the Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade Dec. 15. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
The Nutcracker Prince rode in the Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade Dec. 15. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
A horse is dressed for the season at the Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade Dec. 15. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
Carolers sang holiday songs during the Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade Dec. 15. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
Horses and dogs were dressed for the season at the Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade Dec. 15. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
Horses and riders of all sizes were part of Sunday’s Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
Rudolph showed up at the Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
A horse danced down the route of the Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade Dec. 15. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
A pup takes a ride down the parade route of the Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade Dec. 15. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
A dog-drawn wagon at the Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade Dec. 15. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
Santa walks his dog in the Aiken Hoofbeats Christmas Parade Dec. 15. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News

Charmain Z. Brackett, the publisher of Augusta Good News and Inspiring: Women of Augusta, has covered Augusta’s news for more than 35 years and is a Georgia Press Association award winner. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com. Sign up for the newsletter here

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