The 27th Annual Fayetteville Rotary Club Christmas Parade returns to downtown Fayetteville on Saturday, Dec. 12th, to celebrate the holiday season. It will be led by 2026 Grand Marshal, Fayetteville native, Gavin Williams, starting Major League Baseball pitcher for Cleveland Guardians, the 2026 American League Central Division champions.
“There’s nothing quite like seeing downtown Fayetteville come alive with holiday spirit, and we’re excited to once again bring families together for the Rotary Christmas Parade,” said Brandon Price, Rotary Christmas Parade Chair. “The parade continues to create lasting memories for generations, and we look forward to celebrating the season with our community and showcasing our outstanding residents and organizations, including this year’s Grand Marshal, Gavin Williams.”
Williams, a graduate of Cape Fear High School and East Carolina University, was Cleveland’s 2021 1st Round draft pick. Since making his MLB debut in 2023, Williams has 32 career wins, with a 14-8 record this season. In 11 of his 28 regular season appearances, Williams recorded double-digit strikeouts and finished the 2026 regular season leading the American League with 248 strikeouts…