Naylor Parade Lights Up The Night

Monday, December 9, 2024

An appreciative audience gathered Dec. 7 as the annual Naylor Christmas parade of lights coursed its way down main street. In spite of a misty, frigid evening, crowds watched the traditionally festive display of holiday floats, vehicles and other spectacles, and then gathered afterward at the Naylor Nutrition Center and The Depot for hot cocoa and hot apple cider.

Always a crowd-pleaser, are the emergency vehicles. The Grinch and Frosty the Snowman were among the celebrities that hitched a ride on one of the fire trucks. Pictured are driver Justin Garrett, of the Oxly Volunteer Fire Department and passengers. Desirae Garrett is "The Grinch." (By Debra Tune)
Oxly Fire Department was also well-represented during the procession. (By Debra Tune)
This antique beauty earned the admiration of parade watchers. (By Debra Tune)
Bluff Power Sports got creative with its version of a "reindeer" drawn sleigh, driven by the Grinch. (By Debra Tune)
Tierney Grogan as "Cindy Lou" was all smiles as she waited outside The Depot for some refreshments. She is a student of Mrs. Pruett's kindergarten class at Naylor R-II. (By Debra Tune)
An inflatable Santa on this float was held upright by a little help from two of his friends. (By Debra Tune)
A family of spectators stops to smile for the camera. (By Debra Tune)
This float by CM Affordable Lines featured a pair of snowmen in a snowglobe. (By Debra Tune)
Another float featured children smiling from inside a gingerbread village. (By Debra Tune)
This family of "reindeer" on a four-wheeler were part of the procession. (By Debra Tune)
This beautiful float by the Reese Ainley Foundation serves as a reminder of what is most important at Christmastime. (By Debra Tune)
Santa is usually a guest at any Christmas parade. (by Debra Tune)
No parade is complete without horses. (By Debra Tune)
Antique cars always lend a touch of nostalgia to any parade. (By Debra Tune)
This sleek restored vehicle was one of many automotive entries that were admired. (By Debra Tune)
Leading the procession of antique vehicles was this handsome two-toned pick-up. (By Debra Tune)
This pair of youngsters examine their "take" from the candy scrambles. (By Debra Tune)
Youngsters scramble for treats tossed from the parade entries. (By Debra Tune)
Two young spectators ask one of the antique car owners about his entry. (By Debra Tune)
One young spectator got into the spirit of holiday lighting. (By Debra Tune)
A Missouri Highlands staff member walked the parade route in a showsof support for Naylor. (By Debra Tune)
The Naylor Kindergarten float reflects a lot of hard work. (By Debra Tune)
Kindergarten teacher Deb Pruett and parents are pictured as they look back upon a job well done. (By Debra Tune)