New Madrid Christmas Parade

Monday, December 17, 2018

Jill Bock,staff

New Madrid hosted its sixth annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 15. A large crowd gathered along the streets to check out the more than 50 entries. In the band competition, first place went to New Madrid High County Central High School, second place, Caruthersville High School; third place Campbell High School and honorable mention to New Madrid County Central Middle School. In the floats division first place was won by First Baptist Church at Lilbourn; second place, Riverbed Botanical Society; and third place Amped Youth Group with Matthews Elementary School earning honorable mention.

Several bands were featured in New Madrid's sixth annual Christmas Parade. A member of the Bernie High School band was among those displaying her holiday spirit.
The RIverbend Botanical Society wished everyone a very "Moo-y Christmas" with their float during the New Madrid Christmas Parade on Dec. 15. The group's float placed second in the competition.
The chilly temperatures and the drizzle didn't deter the crowd from coming out for the sixth annual New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 15. Youngsters found lots to see and enjoy during the parade which featured bands, floats and Santa Claus.
Saylor Courtois, left, and Clair Riley, center, help Heather Mungle, right, create some holiday shampoo at Bella Dia in New Madrid. Bella Dia was one of several shops taking part in Santa's Village providing activities for youngsters.

There were plenty of sweet treats for those watching the parade as well as this youngster who had a special Christmas ride down the street.
This year's theme for the New Madrid Chrismas Parade was a "Country Christmas." One float featured the favorite country past time, fishing, although the fish never managed to get hooked.
A float in the Dec. 15 New Madrid Christmas parade paid tribute to the National Lampoon's "Christmas Vacation."
Students from Immaculate Conception Grade School in New Madrid wave to the crowd during the town's annual Christmas parade on Dec. 15.
The Lilbourn First Baptist Church took first place honors during the New Madrid Christmas Parade on Dec. 15 in New Madrid. This year's theme was "A Country Christmas."
Members of the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church waved and sang to the crowd as they travled along the parade route during the annaul New Madrid Christmas parade.
A float celebrates the "Night Before Christmas" during the sixth annual New Madrid Christmas parade.
A member of the New Madrid County Central High School marching band is decked out in Christmas attire for the New Madrid Christmas parade. The band took first place honors in the marching band division. Second place went to Caruthersville High School, third place to Campbell High School and honorable mention to New Madrid Middle School.
With more than 50 entries, New Madrid's sixth annual Christmas parade provided lots for the crowd to see as it traveled through town on Dec. 15.
Rain may have dampened the parade at New Madrid on Dec. 15 but not Santa's spirit as he waved to youngsters along the street.
Not everyone was happy about visiting with Santa following the New Madrid Christmas parade. One youngster took a look at the "Jolly Old Elf" and let out a cry of distress.
Tiffany Hutton provides a cozy spot for Colton Aikins to stay warm as he awaits the start of the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 15.