There will be a Christmas parade in Roanoke County this year Gene Marrano November 24, 2016 1 min read The president of the Brambleton Area Business Association says its never been done before – but there will be a Christmas parade in Roanoke County this year. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Fire officials: Southeast Roanoke vacant home torched for third time this yearNext: Addiction expert calls for treatment reform, after “public health crisis” reports Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025