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Old Town Cape holds 29th annual Parade of Lights

Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian
Monday, November 29, 2021

The 29th Parade of Lights was held Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, through downtown Cape Girardeau. Part of Old Town Cape Inc.’s Christmas in Downtown, this year's theme was 'Ringing in the Holidays with Old Town Cape!' Winners of this year’s Parade of Lights include: Best Theme - Cape Shrine Club; Best Appearance Business/Organization: Plants Plus; Best Appearance Nonprofit: The Bridge Church; Best Music: Steve and Eric Dueling Pianos; Best Lighting: The Dream Factory; Best Marching Band: Meadow Heights; Chairman’s Award: In Memory of Eric Uhrhan and Memory of Dominik.

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    Fire trucks, cars and floats covered in Christmas themed lights and decorations come down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, during the 29th Parade of Lights.  (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Participants in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights wave as they ride their floats down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A participant sings in the 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cape Girardeau.  (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Children enjoy vehicles and floats covered in Christmas themed lights and decorations while waiting for candy during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2921, in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    The Meadow Heights marching band performs while walking down Main Street in Cape Girardeau during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A participant dressed as the Grinch walks in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A participant in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights hands out candy to children in downtown Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A participant riding the Toys for Tots float waves to the crowd during the 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cape Girardeau.  (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A young girl dressed as Cindy Lou Who from the movie ‘The Grinch’ rides in a float down Main Street in Cape Girardeau during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Participants in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights wave as they ride floats covered in Christmas themed lights and decorations down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A young boy rides in a trailer covered in Christmas themed lights and decorations while ringing a bell during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    The Dream Factory float comes down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A group of girls dressed as elves wave to the crowd during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A participant dressed as Mrs. Claus waves to the crowd during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Participants in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights wave as they ride their floats down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A participant dressed as Olaf from the Disney movie ‘Frozen’ walks in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A participant rides a bicycle decorated in lights in Old Town Cape, Inc’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A young girl rides in a carriage at the top of a float during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Members of the Gordonville Fire Department walk next to a fire truck decorated in lights during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    A young girl rides a scooter decorated in lights in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)