Siloam Springs Herald Leader

Christmas is on the way

- From Staff Reports

Mrs. Claus rode in the 38th annual Siloam Springs Christmas parade, hosted by Heritage League, on Saturday evening.

Siloam Springs kicked off the holiday season with the 38th annual Siloam Springs Christmas Parade, hosted by Heritage League, on Saturday night.

Before the parade, Mayor John Turner presided over a ceremony to light up the Christmas lights in downtown Siloam Springs. The day’s holiday events also included Breakfast with Santa, also hosted by Heritage League.

 ?? Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader ??
Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader
 ?? Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader ?? Cheerleade­rs from John Brown University wave from a float.
Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader Cheerleade­rs from John Brown University wave from a float.
 ?? Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader ?? A float featuring Christmas carolers makes its way down Broadway Street.
Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader A float featuring Christmas carolers makes its way down Broadway Street.
 ?? Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader ?? Floats from a wide variety of organizati­ons took part in the parade.
Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader Floats from a wide variety of organizati­ons took part in the parade.
 ?? Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader ?? A young Santa gets a ride along the Siloam Springs Christmas parade on Saturday evening.
Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader A young Santa gets a ride along the Siloam Springs Christmas parade on Saturday evening.
 ?? Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader ?? A cyclist from Dogwood Junction gives a high-five to a member of the crowd.
Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader A cyclist from Dogwood Junction gives a high-five to a member of the crowd.
 ?? Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader ?? Drill team members with the Siloam Springs High School Marching Band performed in the parade.
Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader Drill team members with the Siloam Springs High School Marching Band performed in the parade.
 ?? Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader ?? The Gypsy Camp and Canoe float participat­es in the parade.
Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader The Gypsy Camp and Canoe float participat­es in the parade.
 ?? Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader ?? A float from StoneRidge Recording feature a piano duet.
Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader A float from StoneRidge Recording feature a piano duet.
 ?? Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader ?? Two youngsters shout Christmas greetings from a float.
Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader Two youngsters shout Christmas greetings from a float.
 ?? Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader ?? Dancers from Saint Mary Catholic Church were part of the parade.
Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader Dancers from Saint Mary Catholic Church were part of the parade.
 ?? Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader ?? The Grinch waves to members of the crowd.
Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader The Grinch waves to members of the crowd.
 ?? Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader ?? Members of VFW Post 1674 wave from their float.
Janelle Jessen/Herald-Leader Members of VFW Post 1674 wave from their float.

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