PACE

Santa Claus Parade

The 126th  Annual SANTA CLAUS PARADE – the longest running holiday parade in the country - steps off at 10:15 AM on Friday, November 29th (the day after Thanksgiving).   Please join us in this great Peoria tradition as the parade takes a magical journey through the downtown streets of Peoria. The 88 units of costumed characters, novelty walking units, horse units and decorated floats will surely get you in the holiday spirit and certainly delight the children along the route.

2012 AWARD WINNERS

Best Commercial Float 1st Place   South Side Bank
Best Commercial Float 2nd Place   Wildlife Prairie Park
Best Non Profit Float 1st Place   Peoria Park District
Best Non Profit Float 2nd Place   The Frakes Family
Best Novelty Entry Elf Award   Illinois Valley Wheel
Best New Entry   Illinois Valley Wheel
Best Religious Entry   Prince of Peace M. B. Church
Best Overall Unit SANTA AWARD   South Side Bank

 

BAND JUDGES

 

BAND STATS CREW

Music Frank Payton
Illinois State Univ.
  Mandy Eubank
Showmanship Joe Manfredo
Illinois State Univ.
  Henry Sinclair
Marching Dr. David Vroman
Bradley University
  Art Oakford

BAND AWARD WINNERS

Class A/AA Class B Class C/D Grade/ Jr. High
1st Richwoods H.S. Havana H.S. Lewistown H.S. Concordia Lutheran School
2nd Peoria H.S. Manual H.S.   Roosevelt Magnet School

 

Grand Champion Trophy - Havana High School

Thank you to all who participated!

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