Christmas Parade

The Monitor/Carla GraySecond grade teacher Lisa Cupples (right) leads the grade level with the theme “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas,” during the Christmas parade.

Monitor Photo/Carla GrayGun Barrel City’s Dec. 7 Christmas Parade brings in the man of the season, Santa Claus.

Monitor Photo/Carla GrayKemp Christmas Parade on Main Street Grand Marshal is Lisbeth Arias.

Courtesy Photo The City of Kemp kicks off the Christmas Season with the first Annual Christmas Parade with an “Elf on the Shelf” theme Nov. 25. The parade was well attended and featured more than 25 floats as well as marching groups.

Monitor File Photo Kemp will hold its first annual Christmas parade and tree-lighting event Nov. 25 in downtown. The event will feature numerous activities for all ages in the community and a new city Christmas tree.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Malakoff Middle School Student Council awaits the start of the parade. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Hilltop Worship Center enters a float in the Dec. 10 Malakoff Christmas Parade. 

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton JR Distinctive Landscaping wins first place for the Gun Barrel City Christmas Parade, held Dec. 3.  Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Golden Chick restaurant takes second place during the Gun Barrel City Christmas Parade.