City of Jackson workers install the Christmas tree in front of City Hall. The tree, at over 25 feet tall, was cut from city-owned land behind the shooting range on McDowell Road. The City announced on Thursday afternoon that the Christmas parade had been rescheduled for Dec. 10 due to inclement weather this weekend. Photo by Tim Summers Jr..

JACKSON — Verbatim Statement from the Mayor's Office:

Due to forecasted inclement weather, the City of Jackson’s annual Christmas Parade has been rescheduled from Saturday, Dec. 3, to Dec. 10 at noon. The event is co-sponsored by The Salvation Army. The theme is “Christmas in the Capital.”

This year’s lineup will include several marching bands, numerous organizations and city departments. The city’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is still scheduled for Dec. 2, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.