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Forty-three entries made their way through Downtown Watertown during the 29th annual Holiday Lighted Parade on Friday, November 28.
The parade is organized by the Watertown Business Association. This year’s Grand Marshal was Dr. Stanley Allen.
Before the parade, crowds were treated to firework displays at intersections on Kemp Avenue. The Salvation Army collected food items for those in need. Members of local Scout troops manned hot chocolate stands along the parade route.
Festivities concluded with a tree-lighting ceremony and additional fireworks at Jenkins Living Center.
Winning floats include:
- Grand Marshal’s Choice: S.D. Army National Guard
- Mayor’s Choice: Dakota Sign
- WBA Choice: Ave Maria School
- Best use of theme: Reliabank
- Best use of lights: Trav’s Outfitter
- Best use of children: Service Plus
- Best use of music: Watertown Area Girl Scouts
Photos by Brandon Heim and Roger Whittle, Watertown Current.
This was the 29th Holiday Lighted Parade organized by the Watertown Business Association.
Brayden Fisk and Bentley Kantrud of Scout Troop 8 at their hot chocolate stand.
The Salvation Army
Mayor’s Choice, Dakota Sign.
Würth Elektronik
Watertown Business Association choice, Ave Maria Catholic School
Grand Marshal’s choice, SD Army National Guard
Sioux Valley Coop
Jenkins Living Center
Vintiques Car Club
Santa guides his sleigh down Kemp Avenue.
Children riding a train in the parade.
Watertown Fire Rescue with Santa Claus.
The beautiful Christmas tree at Jenkins Living Center.
