Christmas Parade again impresses with light displays
Shania Hensley, 13, carries Journie LaFleur, 2 as they wait for the parade to arrive. Both are from Skidway Lake.
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Cassie Dearing, 4, of Roscommon gives Santa a reluctant hug as she smiles for a photo.
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CJ Smith, 4, of Mio gives Santa a big hug after not being terribly sure about the bearded man.
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Parades can be tiring, and Levi Anderson, 1, left couldn't stay awake to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus with Zachary Covietz, 1, both of West Branch.
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Santa waves to some kids along the parade route as he and Mrs. Claus bring up the tail of the parade.
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Staff from the West Branch Home Depot pass out candy.
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Towne Club Party Store's staff rides by on the Soul Train.
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Showroom Auto Detailing's float has a nice wintery theme.
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It was hard to miss the Bader & Son's float, which was pulled by this decked out John Deere.
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West Branch Regional Medical Center staff members dance on their disco-themed float.
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Kids dance in the "Graceland Ballroom" represented on the Ogemaw County Fair float.
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The Ogemaw County Fair float lights up downtown as it makes its way down Houghton Avenue.
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St. Joseph Catholic School students ride on a carraige pulled by horses.
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SkillsUSA students wave from the back of their float.
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Arenac County Fair queen Gabrielle Mosciski and runner up Rachelle Restainer wave as they make their way through the parade route.
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Decorative Essential's float represents all the misfit toys.
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Lehner's Collision had a few extra passengers on its vehicle.
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Memb ers of the Ogemaw Heights FFA wave and throw candy from their float.
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Walmart's float calls for peace on earth this holiday season.
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People wave from the Mercantile Bank float as it goes by.
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Ogemaw Kids Club and Lucynski Services are both represented on one float.
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Pioneer Power never disappoints with an antique vehicle or two.
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Cub Scouts from Pack 3971 smile as they try to stay warm in the parade.
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The Peter Pan Preschool float is packed with parents and kids.
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The Coca-Cola truck is always one of the favorites in the parade with its impressive lights.
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Members of the Ogemaw Heights marching band play as they march along the parade route.
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People wave from the Villa's float.
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Parade Grand Marshal Chuck Snyder waves as he drives by.
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Father Time, also known as Jim Finlayson, makes his way down the parade route.
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With the cold, the veteran representation was small, but still dedicated as they led the parade.
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The parade is led by a group of West Branch police cars.
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Lights from the police cars and fire trucks light up Houghton Avenue as the parade approaches.
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Holly Morgan, 2, of West Branch lays on the curb as she plays in the snow before the parade starts.
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Jacey Williams, 2, and Jonathan Creviston, 9, of Skidway Lake try to catch snowflakes on their tongues, even though it wasn't really snowing out.
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People line Houghton Avenue in Downtown West Branch as they await the start of the annual Christmas light parade.
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Posted
A huge crowd of people packed downtown West Branch for the annual Christmas light parade hosted by the chamber of commerce. A visibly larger crowd enjoyed the many lighted floats as they made their way down Houghton Avenue, culminating in a float carrying Santa and Mrs. Claus. Following the parade, attendees were able to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus inside the chamber office.
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