New Madrid Christmas Parade 2015

Monday, December 14, 2015

New Madrid conducted its annual Christmas Parade Dec. 12 drawing a record number of participants and a large crowd lining Scott and Main streets to watch them go by.

Youngsters wave as the New Madrid Police and Fire Department lead the Christmas Parade at New Madrid on Dec. 12. The warm weather brought a large crowd out to watch the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups taking part. (Jill Bock, Staff)
The Bernie High School band nears the end of the parade route during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
An old fashion New Madrid Christmas shopping experience was depicted in the first place float by the American Legion Auxiliary during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Angels share the news of Christ's birth with the shepherds during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)

A vintage car travels down Main Street during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Beta Sigma Phi's entry was decorated to the max during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Some parade goers had a bird's eye view of the during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Employees of the city of New Madrid won honorable mention for their "Red Neck Christmas" float during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Willow Burns, 3, dances to the music of a marching band during World War II during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
The New Madrid County Central HigH School FFA chapter celebrated Christmas in the 1980s during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Frozen's Elsa and Anna were a hit with youngsters during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
A drum decorated with lights adds to the festivities during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
The Matthews PTO won second place in the float competition with their Rock and Roll Christmas during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
The classic Christmas poem, Twas the Night Before Christmas, was depicted by Higgerson School and Higgerson Landing during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
New Madrid County Central Middle School students showed their holiday spirit during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)g
Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church offered a glimpse of the very first Christmas during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
The wisemen are depicted on the Fellowship Baptist Church's float during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
The Riverbend Botanical Soceity took third place with their float depicting Christmas during World War II during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Cyrus Porter, a World War II veteran, preceded the Riverbend Botanical Society float depicting Christmas during World War II during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
Courtois Towing paid tribute to Americans celebrating Christmas overseas during World War II during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)
The New Madrid County Central High School band took first place honors in the marching band competition during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 12. Warm weather brought a large crowd out to enjoy the bands, floats, classic cars and walking groups featured in the event. (Jill Bock, Staff)