Wdbj7.com is reporting:

The holidays are suppose to be a joyous time of year. But for the parents of Morgan Harrington, that's nearly impossible since their daughter still hasn't been found.

Friends of the missing Virginia Tech student will be walking in the Vinton Christmas parade, which starts at 7 p.m. About 17 people will be walking along side a car with a banner about Morgan Harrington.

The 20 year old disappeared after going to a Metallica concert in Charlottesville on October 17.

Harrington was well known at the Roanoke office of Mental Health America, where she was a volunteer with the Forgotten Victims Group, which helps children of domestic violence. Harrington started volunteering there when she was in the eighth grade.

Some of the very people Harrington helped will be marching in the parade and passing out fliers about her disappearance. The group plans to pass out about 2,000 fliers.

They want to remind the public she still hasn't been found. The group plans to also march in Friday night's parade in Salem, as well as Roanoke's parade next Friday.

Here is a statement from Morgan Harrington's parents, Dan and Gil Harrington:

The past few weeks have been particularly trying for our family as we face the holiday season without our daughter, Morgan. It is the community's continued outpouring of love and support that helps us endure this difficult time each day. We thank the members of the non-profit group, Forgotten Victims, and the many others who will help spread the word about Morgan's disappearance by marching in upcoming holiday parades at Vinton, Salem, and Roanoke, Virginia. Your support has helped lift our spirits when we needed it most.