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Paladin Regiment part of Greenville holiday tradition

The Paladin Regiment performs in the Poinsettia Christmas Parade Dec. 9, 2023.

Last updated December 13, 2023

By Tina Underwood

The Paladin Regiment plays a key role in the annual Poinsettia Christmas Parade in downtown Greenville. Sue Samuels, Furman University director of bands and alumna, told WYFF News 4 that the marching band sets the tone, spirit and pace for the parade, a tradition for more than 75 years. Gabrielle Komorowski of WYFF spoke to Samuels, Mayor Knox White and Furman students about the event and its history.

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