New Madrid Christmas Parade

Jill Bock,staff

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.Jill Bock,staff

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.Jill Bock,staff

A float celebrates the "Night Before Christmas" during the sixth annual New Madrid Christmas parade.Jill Bock,staff

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.Jill Bock,staff

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.Jill Bock,staff

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.Jill Bock,staff

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.Jill Bock,staff

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.Jill Bock,staff

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.Jill Bock,staff

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.Jill Bock,staff

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.Jill Bock,staff

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.Jill Bock,staff

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.Jill Bock,staff

A float in the Dec. 15 New Madrid Christmas parade paid tribute to the National Lampoon's "Christmas Vacation."Jill Bock,staff

Students from Immaculate Conception Grade School in New Madrid wave to the crowd during the town's annual Christmas parade on Dec. 15.Jill Bock,staff

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."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.

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