Christmas on Main Street: Parade returns to downtown
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Many innovative floats featured various depictions of Main Street McMinnville, some showcased the birth of Jesus, and many were filled with joyful children spreading the enthusiasm of the season. Approximately 75 entries participated in the parade, including floats, individual vehicles and horse entries.
The theme ?A Main Street Christmas? was the perfect theme for the return downtown following the extensive restoration.
?Everyone I?ve talked to, including participants, spectators and members of Leadership Warren, report the parade was a great success,? said volunteer Larry Flatt.
The People?s Choice Award was bestowed on the McMinnville Jaycees? float featuring an active Grinch dancing on their Main Street float.
Other awards include: Church/civic group ? Covenant Fellowship, first; Common Bonds, second; Faithful Gospel Church, third;
School sponsored group ? Covenant Academy, first;
Businesses ? Pioneer Pediatrics, first; Ben Lomand Telephone, second; Homeland Community Bank, third;
Horse and Rider Club ? Tootsie?s Trail Riders, first; Trail Riders, second;
Antique car or truck ? Harold Griffith?s 1962 Studebaker and Ron Wilson?s 1930 Ford Model A, second.
?The floats were wonderful, and we are so thankful the weather cooperated with our big day. We are very appreciative of everyone involved in making ?A Main Street Christmas? a success,? concluded Flatt.