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'Let them have candy!’ Gainesville’s candy ban at Christmas parade draws bittersweet reaction on social media
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Huge crowds gather along Green Street Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, for the annual Christmas On Green Street parade. - photo by Scott Rogers
Gainesville officials say there will be no candy at the Christmas on Green Street parade this year, drawing mixed reactions on social media, with some thanking the city for prioritizing safety and others saying the parade won’t be the same without the sugar high.