MORE PHOTOS FROM JACKSON'S CHRISTMAS PARADE 1999...

SANTA ARRIVES: St. Nicholas arrived in the Christmas parade, thanks to these majestic horses.

ANOTHER SANTA: Not one, but two Santas were in the parade. This one rode a vintage fire engine.

IN STEP: Area veterans showed they can still march proudly under the flag.

MISS JACKSON: Merideth McDowell of Sikeston, 1999-2000 Miss Jackson, was among the parade participants.

IN THE SPIRIT: Marching Chiefs' twirlers were among many donning Christmas apparel.

LINE OF HORNS: In their final local marching performance of the year, the Marching Chiefs put on a fine show.

CRASHING CYMBALS: The parade was nothing, if not loud (and wet).