26th annual Parade of Lights

Parade participants watch two fainting goats in their cage atop the Southern Bank float in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Illyara Webb, 4, makes a nervous face after putting on a Christmas tree costume to wear while walking in the 26th annual Parade of Lights with the Isle Casino float Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Christmas lights and inflatables decorate fire engines at the start of the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Members of the St. Vincent De Paul band await their performance in the 26th annual Parade of Lights under the direction of Sherrie Troxel Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Lauren Malone, 2, looks out from aboard a Polar Express themed float sponsored by Realty Executives in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

A greyhound sports a Santa hat during the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Fay Powders hands candy to children while walking alongside a float sponsored by Realty Executives in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Motorcyclists drive in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Bre'ne Walker, 5, watches the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Members of On Cue Performing Arts Studio walk down Main Street dressed as characters from Alice in Wonderland during the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. On Cue Performing Arts Studio received the judge's award for best theme. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Rollerbladers skate alongside a float sponsored by Cape Girardeau Roller Derby in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Members of the Moo Sul Kwan Martial Arts Institute display their moves on Main Street during the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Stephen Dunn, left, rides a mechanical bull in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Horseback riders trot down Main Street during the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wave to children and toss candy canes to children at the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Wilson Clay, 13, left, and Cole Clay, 9, sport matching Christmas sweater vests Nov. 26, 2017, at the 26th annual Parade of Lights in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)