Organizers of the Marion Christmas Parade are hoping the rainy weather clears up this afternoon in time for the 5pm holiday parade.
As of this morning, plans are for the event to be held as scheduled on Saturday.
Snack with Santa is also being held from 2-4pm today at Marion Baptist Church.
Former Mayor Mickey Alexander and his wife Susan are grand marshals of the parade.
The event is co-sponsored by Partners Insurance of Marion and Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce.