New Madrid's annual Christmas Parade

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Photos by Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

The rain cleared away, and temperatures were mild, creating perfect weather to enjoy New Madrid’s annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Santa Claus waves to the crowd as he rides along Main Street during the New Madrid Christmas pararade on Dec. 9. Joining him is Rebecca Sharp, who served as this year's grand marshal. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Members of the various bands found plenty of ways to show their holiday spirit as they marched and played their way along the route for the annual New Madrid Christmas parade. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
The festive lights of the Matthews fire truck were a hit with those viewing the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
The New Madrid County Central High School band won first place honors during the band competition as part of the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

The Riverbend Botanical Society's float in New Madrid's Christmas Parade celebrated the holiday hit "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree." The RBBS float placed second in the parade's float competition. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Elvis made an appearance in New Madrid's Christmas parade on the float by New Madrid Pharmacy. This year's parade theme was "Musical Notes and Christmas Floats." The entry placed third in the float competition. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
A sweet treat of a float was among the 10 floats taking part in New Madrid's annual Christmas parade on Dec. 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
The rain cleared away and temperatures were mild creating perfect weather to enjoy New Madrid's annual Christmas parade. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
The float by the Committee to Elect Joey Higgerson took top honors in the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Parade goers line Scott Street in New Madrid to view the floats, bands, royalty and others taking part in New Madrid's annual Christmas parade. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
The Caruthersville School Band's drum line was a hit with those attending the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 9. The band placed third in the parade's band competition. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Two elves carry the banner of the Kelly High School Marching Band as part of New Madrid's annual Christmas parade. The Kelly High School band placed second in the parade's band competition. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
It wasn't just floats and bands taking part in New Madrid's Christmas parade. Lighting up the night was a bicyclist as well. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Jack Huckabee and Noel Robbins make some last minute adjustments to the Riverbend Botanical Society's float prior to the start of the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
Brandi White, right, and Barb Merritt put the finishing touches on the Matthews Fire Truck prior to the start of New Madrid's annual Christmas parade on Dec. 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)
The New Madrid County Central Middle School band walks down the street during the New Madrid Christmas parade on Dec. 9. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)