Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Kemp Christmas Parade on Main Street Grand Marshal is Lisbeth Arias. Arias volunteers and is a generous sponsor on the parks and recreation board.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
In true Texas style, the Kemp Christmas Parade ushers in the holidays with horseback riding buckaroo’s and a smile.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
The City of Kemp Mayor Christi Neal begins the holiday festivities with lighting the city Christmas Tree Nov. 30. The tree is located in the center of Kemp across from the park.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Santa Claus arrives in style to join the Christmas Parade on Main Street in Kemp Nov. 30.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
The Grinch rides in during the Christmas on Main Street Parade. Some say his heart grew twice the size that day, Nov. 30.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
The gingerbread men escape from the oven to dance in the Kemp Christmas Parade on Main Street Nov. 30.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Ailey Ford (left) and her sister Rose eagerly wait for the arrival of Santa during Christmas on Main Street in Kemp, Nov. 30.