DAPHNE, Ala.—The city of Daphne has set its Christmas Parade for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 — until further notice.

The annual event may be moved forward one day to Dec. 2 if the Daphne High School Trojans football team reaches the state playoffs and heads to play in Auburn on Dec. 3.

The city council motioned to move the parade up one day if the Trojans do in fact make it, which would allow residents to attend both events.

Councilman John Lake said he has received concerns in the past when the parade was moved up a day to a weekday night.

“Parents have called me because it’s a school night,” Lake said. “I’m glad they have that concern.”

The council still voted unanimously to move the parade up to Thursday if the Trojans do in fact win this Friday against Davidson and advance to the finals.

The parade travels through downtown Daphne — passing City Hall on Main Street — and will involve participation from around 65 groups, said Recreation Department Secretary Debbie White, who along with Mayor’s Secretary Jane Robbins is helping put the event together.

The parade will comprise people throwing plastic cups, candies and beaded necklaces from floats. There were around 50 floats at last year’s parade.

This year’s parade will feaure an open house at City Hall and a tree lighting before the parade begins, White said, which is different from years past.

“The tree lighting and open house at City Hall will begin at 5:30 p.m., which is before the parade begins,” she said.

There will also be Santa Claus photos for kids and refreshments for the public, White said. The event is free to attend.

The W.J. Carroll Intermediate choir will sing a medley of holiday favorites before the parade, including: “Deck The Halls,” “Christmas Tree Feud,” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.”