Festival of Lights makes the season bright again

  • KUA trucks leading the festival of lights. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER
    KUA trucks leading the festival of lights. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER
  • A little holiday rock 'n roll action. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER
    A little holiday rock 'n roll action. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER
  • “To infinity and beyond” Buzz Lightyear following Woody in the parade. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER
    “To infinity and beyond” Buzz Lightyear following Woody in the parade. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER
  • The jolly man himself, Santa finished out the parade with many cheering concluding the excitement. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER
    The jolly man himself, Santa finished out the parade with many cheering concluding the excitement. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER
  • Woody from hit Disney movie Toy Story made an appearance. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER
    Woody from hit Disney movie Toy Story made an appearance. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER

The Christmas spirit was in full effect Saturday at the Kissimmee Festival of Lights Parade. The parade returned to Broadway in downtown to rekindle all the magic of the holidays.

Thousands anticipated the annual tradition and lined the street some two hours prior to the parade.

Prior to the parade, the community gathered for cookie decorating, photos with St. Nick himself before he had to ready himself for the parade.

Kids enjoyed a fun zone to keep busy.

Over 50 floats, groups, businesses, marching bands and dignitaries were featured.

Santa and Mrs. Claus closed the festivities with their yearly Kissimmee appearance before heading back to the North Pole.