DOTHAN: Get ready to go nuts, Dothan! The National Peanut Parade kicks off Saturday , November 14th at 9:30 a.m., with preliminary entries shelling out their best starting at 9. The route runs from East Main Street near Liddon Furniture to Park Avenue at West Main Street, and organizers expect 100 or more entries to crack the lineup.
There’s a fun twist this year: participants may throw goodies from their floats, as long as they follow safety protocols. VIP review seating will be near The Forum, just west of the courthouse, for those who like their parade views with a little extra comfort.
Plan your travels accordingly. The route closes to traffic one hour before the parade begins, and the intersection of Main and Oates streets shuts down five minutes before the start, police said. After the parade, the stretch from Park and Main streets to Woodland Drive will stay closed while participants disband, so no sneaking out early with your float.
Parking lots are scattered along the parade route, though some will ask for a few bucks. Think of it as an admission fee to the best seat in town.
And now, the chilly part. Saturday morning will bring the coolest temperatures of the season, dipping into the 30s early before warming to the 40s and 50s during the parade. Winds gusting up to 20 miles per hour will make it feel even colder, so bundle up unless you want to be the only peanut in town shivering in your shell.
Can’t brave the cold? Stay toasty on the couch. WTVY News 4 will televise the parade starting at 9:30 a.m.
