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Norcross to celebrate 2020 graduates with parade

Norcross will celebrate the Class of 2020 who are residents of the city with a socially distant parade at 11 a.m. May 30. (Courtesy Georgia Gwinnett College)
Norcross will celebrate the Class of 2020 who are residents of the city with a socially distant parade at 11 a.m. May 30. (Courtesy Georgia Gwinnett College)
By Karen Huppertz
May 27, 2020

Norcross will celebrate the Class of 2020 high school and college graduates who are residents of the city with a socially distant parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30 beginning at One Heart Church, 706 N. Peachtree St. Vehicle line-up will take place between10:40 and 11 a.m.

The route will progress through the city and be shared on NextDoor and the city’s social media platforms.

Graduates are encouraged to include their names, school names and decorate with their school colors. High school students may want to share where they are headed next for college.

All are reminded to stay in their cars and follow CDC guidelines for social distancing.

Residents are encouraged to stand out in their yards or on sidewalks to help celebrate the graduates. The city’s antique fire truck will lead the parade and the new trolley will serve as the caboose.

Information: www.norcrossga.net.

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