Magical Night Brings Lighted Parade to Kearney
/It was a magical night in Kearney on Saturday, Dec. 14 as the Kearney Enrichment Council hosted the 4th annual lighted Christmas parade and Kearney’s Magical Night, and it brought out hundreds who filled downtown Kearney streets and businesses for the festivities.
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The Lighted Christmas Parade consisted of over 30 entries and drove up Washington Street while onlookers clapped and cheered on the festive vehicles. After the parade local businesses in the downtown area were open for family crafts and treats.
After the parade, Santa Claus stopped by City Hall to talk to the kids.
The float entries were judged, and participants won awards in the following categories:
Santa Award: Remax Advantage
Mrs. Claus Award: Kansas City Northland Jeepers
Santa’s Sleigh Award: JP Equine Services from Hilltop Farms
Grinch Award: Harris Excavating
The parade was televised by KMO-TV and 102.7FM KPGZ. The video can be watched on-demand on the 1027KearneyMO.com website by scrolling down to the “Welcome to KMO – TV” section. The parade video can also be viewed in the KMO-TV section of the KPGZ Mobile app and on the radio station’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story.
