New Madrid Christmas Parade 2013

Monday, December 16, 2013

By Jill Bock, Staff

The city of New Madrid hosted its first-ever Christmas parade on Dec. 14 drawing nearly 50 entrants.

The city of New Madrid's float was selected the first place prize winner.
Members of Girl Scout Troop 71169 sing that they only thing they want for Christmas is their two front teeth.
A member of the Caruthersville band tries to stay warm during the parade when temperatures were in the low 30s.
Members of the New Madrid County Central Middle School band were attired for the holiday.

Destinee Newmann, left, and Ciara Sullivan show their holiday spirit.
The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who make their appearance in the Christmas Parade.
The New Madrid County Central Middle School band walks under the new holiday banner adorning Main Street in New Madrid.
A youngster spots Santa making his way down the street.
Melting puddles reflect the crowd lined along Main Street watching the parade go by.
Eliza McSpadden, grand marshal of the Christmas Parade, is accompanied by Santa Claus.
A member of the Shriner Clowns zips along the street during the Christmas Parade.
A youngster excitedly accepts some candy from one of the SEMO Shrine Clowns.
The New Madrid Riverbend Botanical Society created a float depicting the Grinch Who Stole Christmas.
A wear hat makes cold temperatures more bearable.
Even Santa Claus was a little chilly on the float created by the Pi Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.
"Candy canes" adorn a float in the Christmas parade.
Band members endured chilly temperatures as they marched.
A child gets a lift for a better view of the New Madrid Christmas parade.