28th Annual Downtown Christmas Parade of Lights

Ben Matthews

Sunday, December 1, 2019

Old Town Cape hosted the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau with "Christmas Lights and Winter Nights" as this year's theme. Following the parade, judges announced winners in the following categories: The Mattress Guys for best theme, SEMO Hogs for best business appearance, Dream Factory of SEMO for best nonprofit appearance, Crossroads Church for best music, Team Noah and Cyclewerx for best lighting, Meadow Heights for best marching band, and Delta Companies Inc. for the Chairman's Award. Next year's parade is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.

Ginger Jaco, business office manager for the Monticello House in Jackson, works to untangle two snowflakes before the start of the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Nolan Winking spins a staff while walking in the 28th annual Parade of Lights with members of Jackson taekwondo school ATA Legends on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
From left, siblings Sydney, Ayden, Irelynd and Sophey Bush collect candy during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Shriners Tri-County clown unit member Don Massey hands candy to children while driving a miniature police car on Broadway during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Sam Morgan wheelies down Broadway while representing CycleWerx with other cyclists during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Members of a Chaffee family sit together during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Meadow Heights band member Cooper Cagle, 15, left, helps his 12-year-old brother Carson practice the trumpet before marching in the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Members of Girl Scout Troop #71593 dress as wrapped gifts before marching the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Dan Caldwell sits in Capaha Park among Harley-Davidson riders before the start of the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cousins in the Judd family scramble for candy while sitting together during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Spectators watch as a Cape Girardeau Fire Department rescue unit drives at the start of the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Representatives from the Scott City Fire Department walk in the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Riders with the War Child motorcycle club drive in front of Houck Stadium during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Members of the War Child riding club pause during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Veteran's Home administrator Mindi Pruitt hands candy to children during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Justin Warren drives a golf cart during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
A float in memory of Eric Uhrhan fills Main Street with faux snow from a snowblower as parade participants distribute candy during the 28th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
A float in memory of Eric Uhrhan fills Main Street with faux snow from a snowblower as parade participants distribute candy during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Members from the Tiger Lilies program ride on a float during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
12-year-old Tabby Walker, center, wears a furry suit while walking with the SEMO Pride float during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Members of Girl Scout Troop #71593 dress as wrapped Christmas presents during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
A float themed after the Frozen franchise is pulled in the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Riders on the SEMO Pride float wave during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus ride in a horse drawn carriage to conclude the 28th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Cousins in the Judd family peer into candy bags during the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Members of Girl Scout Troop #71593 dress as presents for the 28th annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus ride in a horse drawn carriage to conclude the 28th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)