The annual Glasgow Christmas parade began at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, and featured approximately 179 floats across six different categories including large and small businesses, scouts, clubs/organizations, schools and churches. This is the largest nighttime parade in Kentucky. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
First place in the scout category went to Troop 661 and 586. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
In the school category first place went to Barren County Area Technology Center. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
Remnant Church was first place in the church category for their float titled “Making it Home for Christmas.” Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
The Peden Family won in the family/individual category. Their float featured a Snoopy who would ski down the snowy back on a track. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
The Barren County Family YMCA won in the club/organization category for their float. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
Winning the small business category was Big Lawn Party LLC. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
T. J. Regional Health won in the large business category. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
Several different groups of judges determined first, second and third place in all six of the categories. The Grand Marshall Award was given to the best first place float that best interpreted the theme of “Hometown Christmas.” Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
The Barren County Family YMCA also won the Grand Marshall Award. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
The theme of this year’s parade was “Hometown Christmas” and the floats featured a variety of nostalgic decorations. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
Many local businesses and local branches of franchises got their spot in this year’s parade. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
The theme of this year’s parade was “Hometown Christmas” and the floats featured a variety of nostalgic decorations. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
As the parade floats proceeded by they would either toss or hand out candy. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
The parade, with its 179 floats, offered a family friendly festive display as it traveled Columbia Avenue to the waves and cheers of those who lined the streets watching. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
The theme of this year’s parade was “Hometown Christmas” and the floats featured a variety of nostalgic decorations. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
The theme of this year’s parade was “Hometown Christmas” and the floats featured a variety of nostalgic decorations. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
The Glasgow parade was broadcast by numerous agencies and presented by a variety of personalities including Kellie McKay and Chris Allen. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
As is tradition the final float carried the famed holiday couple of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
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