Christmas Parade

The Monitor/Carla Gray
Second 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 Gray
Gun Barrel City’s Dec. 7 Christmas Parade brings in the man of the season, Santa Claus.

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.

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. Courtesy of Verna Lantz Photography, Kemp Friends of 4H and FFA bring a trainload of good tidings to the first annual Christmas Parade.

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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.