Santa comes to town

6-year-old Scotty Bugg, Mt. Vernon, greets Santa Claus with excitement following the parade.

Standing on a platform mounted on the front of a city backhoe, Santa and his backup support make their way down Hickory Street during the Mt. Vernon Christmas parade the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 30. Once Mr. Kringle made it to the square, he led a countdown to the courthouse lighting and visited with children.

Mt. Vernon’s square was a hive of activity as free food and entertainment made for tight quarters on the south side of the courthouse. (Photos by Ryan Squibb)

Throng of merrymakers besiege Mt. Vernon square
 
An estimated 1,000 people converged on the Mt. Vernon square last Tuesday evening, for the Mt. Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas on the Square. A total of 26 parade entries were registered, with many more showing up last minute to make the trek to the square in spring-like weather.
Chamber Director Pam Dudley said, in total, the chamber gave away $1,000 worth of prizes to youngsters courtesy of Mirage Pet Products. The evening was further enhanced by the 12 local businesses and non-profits who offered free hot dogs, chili, brownies, hot chocolate, Christmas in a Cup and much more.
The parade culminated on the square, where further entertainment was provided by Covenant Youth Worship, dancing by the Sassy Starlettes, an ugly sweater contest sponsored by ReeceNichols, and visits with Santa himself.
 
Parade Results:
Organization Float
1st Place - Chesapeake Baptist $100
2nd Place - Apostolic New Testament Church $75

Business Float
1st place - Biellier Wrecker Service
2nd place - Lawrence County Motors

Band
1st - Ash Grove High School

Car/Truck
1st place - Rollin' for Rosie, David and Tina Rose
2nd place - Law. Co. 4-H, Red Convertible

Horse Group
1st place - Harris Farms
2nd place -  Mt Vernon Saddle Club

Horse - Individual
1st place - Back in the Saddle (Arvin)
2nd place - Ella Rathmann

Unique
1st place -  Danny Burks & Sasquatch
2nd place - Lend Nation

Gun Raffle winner - Jason Thompson
 

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