Christmas cheer on the move in Craig’s Parade of Lights

News | November 30, 2019

Andy Bockelman

Fresh from the Thanksgiving table Thursday and recent weekend shopping, Craig crowds hit the sidewalks Saturday night for the Downtown Business Association Parade of Lights.

The yearly spectacle and lead-in to Christmas in Craig was packed with holiday lights and sounds as floats, trucks, cars and more moved along the route on Yampa Avenue and Victory Way.

Love INC of the Yampa Valley provides candy canes and hot chocolate in Alice Pleasant Park during the Parade of Lights.
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A Christmas display in the front window of Kitchen a La More.
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Family and friends gather on Yampa Avenue before the Parade of Lights.
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Holiday decorations are on display in Alice Pleasant Park during the Parade of Lights.
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Holiday decorations festoon Yampa Avenue during the Parade of Lights.
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Firetrucks lead the procession during the Parade of Lights.
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Spectators watch from the balcony of The Barrel Cathedral during the Parade of Lights.
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A working chimney is part of Craig Fire/Rescue entry in the Parade of Lights.
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Northwest Colorado Chapter of Parrotheads are the winner of Yampa Valley Electric Association’s best lights award during the Parade of Lights.
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Riders stay warm on the Moffat County Search & Rescue float during the Parade of Lights.
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Riders stay warm on the Moffat County Search & Rescue float during the Parade of Lights.
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Girl Scouts stay spirited during the Parade of Lights.
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The US Mule float passes by during the Parade of Lights.
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The AmeriGas float moves along during the Parade of Lights.
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Love INC of the Yampa Valley provides candy canes and hot chocolate in Alice Pleasant Park during the Parade of Lights
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The Colorado Northwestern Community College auto program is represented during the Parade of Lights.
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Crowds check out a gingerbread house float during the Parade of Lights.
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A gingerbread house float is heavily decorated during the Parade of Lights.
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Justice McMIllan hands out candy during the Parade of Lights.
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Victory Motors tows a snowman and plays holiday tunes during the Parade of Lights.
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Riders wave to the crowd during the Parade of Lights.
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Riders wave to the crowd during the Parade of Lights.
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Katie the Bread Lady won first place honors as part of the Parade of Lights.
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Katie the Bread Lady won first place honors as part of the Parade of Lights.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus bring up the rear of the Parade of Lights.
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A Christmas display in the front window of Kester Jewelry.
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A Christmas display in the front window of Aerocare.
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A Christmas display in the front window of Bargain Barn.
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