The 49th Annual Christmas Parade was held today in Richardson with plenty of festive floats and holiday cheer.
“There’s No Place Like Home” was the theme and paid tribute to medical professionals who serve the Richardson community. From school groups and bands to civic organizations and our four-legged friends.
An awards ceremony was held at Santa’s Village earlier this evening with music by the Richardson Community Band and followed by the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Division winners were awarded by a panel of 12 judges based off things like originality, representation of the theme, spirit, enthusiasm, and overall representation of their organization. Here are the winners:
Animal Division for Civic Club/Non Profit
Richardson Animal Shelter
Float Division for Youth
Mustang Mermaids
Float Division for a Non Profit/Civic Group
Huffhines Dance Department
Float Division for a School Club/Organization
St. Paul Catholic Classical School
Marching/Walking Division for School Club/Organization
JJ Pearce Cheer
Marching/Walking Division for Youth
Cub Scout Pack 894
Vehicle Division for a Business/Commercial Group
Golden Chick
Vehicle Division for Civic/Non Profit Group
UNIDOS
Specialty Categories:
Spectacular Sparkles Award
RISD Combined Marching Bands
Performance Award
Richardson Gymnastics
Theme-a-rific Award
Dallas Art Therapy
Spirit of Giving Award
Dallas Scooter Meet Up
Spirit Award
Word of Life Church
Grand Marshal’s Award
Southern USA Falum Dafa Association
Chairman’s Elf Award
YMCA Young Bucks
Mayor’s Award
Tumbleeweeds 4-H Club
