(Jennifer Scott/Tyler Morning Telegraph)

After a year of waiting due to a weather-related cancellation, the Rose City Christmas parade returned Thursday night, spreading joy and holiday spirit across Downtown Tyler.

A beloved tradition, the Rose City Christmas Parade has been entertaining Tylerites for more than 30 years. This year’s theme, “The Magic of Rotary” this year, highlighted the parade’s community roots. Organized and sponsored by the three Tyler Rotary International clubs: South Tyler Rotary, Sunrise Rotary, and The Rotary Club of Tyler, the parade brought together the spirit of togetherness and giving.