Yoder named Grand Marshal of 79th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade

The Alexander County Christmas Parade Committee has selected Mr. Larry Yoder as the 2026 Grand Marshal. Area residents are encouraged to attend the 79th annual parade on Saturday, December 5, at 3:00 p.m. to show their support for Mr. Yoder and enjoy the popular event.

An excerpt from the Grand Marshal nomination letter reads, “Larry has been extremely helpful in my personal and professional life because he has a big heart for service. He’s often told me, ‘If you need me, call me.’ Larry’s service to the community has been beneficial to the residents of Alexander County.”

The outgoing chairman of the Alexander County Board of Commissioners, Mr. Yoder will conclude 20 years of service to the citizens of Alexander County in December. First elected in 2004, he served through 2016 before returning to the board in 2018. Throughout his tenure, he has been actively involved in numerous local and regional boards and organizations, including the Western Piedmont Council of Governments and Catawba Valley Community College Board of Trustees. He has also held leadership roles with several civic organizations and is a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of North Carolina’s highest civilian honors. He and his wife, Hazel, reside in Taylorsville, and he serves as a deacon at First Baptist Church.

For complete details about the 79th annual Alexander County Christmas Parade, visit alexandercountync.gov/parade.