Tens of thousands enjoy St. Cloud's 57th annual Christmas Parade!

  • Congratulations to Terry's Electric, the winner of the float contest!
    Congratulations to Terry's Electric, the winner of the float contest!
  • Photos by Rochelle Stidham
    Photos by Rochelle Stidham
  • The St. Cloud parade was a doggone good time!
    The St. Cloud parade was a doggone good time!
  • A number of youth cheer and dance groups marched in the St. Cloud Christmas parade
    A number of youth cheer and dance groups marched in the St. Cloud Christmas parade
  • St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce President Dirk Webb, and city ambassador Betty Damke
    St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce President Dirk Webb, and city ambassador Betty Damke
  • The couple at the end of the parade were a "Claus" for excitement
    The couple at the end of the parade were a "Claus" for excitement
  • The esteemed Parade float judges
    The esteemed Parade float judges
  • Osceola School District Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace, driven by the News-Gazette's Jaime Sousse.
    Osceola School District Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace, driven by the News-Gazette's Jaime Sousse.
  • The Harmony High School Marching Longhorns
    The Harmony High School Marching Longhorns
  • The St. Cloud Bulldogs Cheerleaders
    The St. Cloud Bulldogs Cheerleaders

    The city’s 57th annual Christmas Parade attracted some 120 entries, 2,000 participants and a crowd of over 15,000 spectators.

    Thanks to the City of St. Cloud, the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce, and the volunteers, including over 100 high school students, for putting on another great holiday event.

    Congratulations to the winners of the best float contest:

    Terry’s Electric (1st Place)
    Royal Realty Real Estate (2nd Place)
    The City of St. Cloud/City Council (3rd Place)

    Awards will be presented at the Merry Mingle at Crabby Bill’s on Dec. 15; attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for the Clarita’s House holiday drive.

    Photos by Rochelle Stidham