LAKEPORT — The Lake County Chamber of Commerce with sponsor Savings Bank of Mendocino held the 26th annual Lakeport Holiday Lighted Parade on Saturday.
Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen led the procession at 5:30 p.m. Spectators lined Main Street and the volunteer Firefighters of the Lakeport Fire Protection District transported Santa Claus to close the parade.
Several nonprofit groups had booths on Main Street, featuring activities for children. The Lakeport Main Street Association”s Very Merry Main Street conducted an Elf Hunt for the public and also provided a Santa Workshop for children with pictures with Santa.
Music was provided all day by Craig Swell of Chimney Medic.
Following the parade, My Divas took the stage and led the crowd in Christmas Carols as Hospice volunteers handed out hundreds of lighted candles for the Light Up Your Life celebration.
The event”s finale was the lighting of the Lakeport Christmas tree in front of the Museum. The Lakeport Kiwanis Club handled putting the decorations and lights on the tree.
Parade contest results
Floats division
Commercial class:
First place: Rocky Point Care Center
Second place: The Clearlake Club
Third place: The Sequoia Senior Solutions
Fraternal class:
First place: 40 and 8 Voiture of Lake County
Others category:
First place: Brian Martin for Lake County Sheriff
Second place: Bob Chalk for Sheriff
Best in show, floats division: Brian Martin for Lake County Sheriff.
Vehicle division
Clubs class:
First place: Corvettes of Lake County
Second place: Clear Lake Road Riders Motorcycle Club
Cars class:
First place and overall: Cadillac Pat and Sue
Group”s division:
Youth class:
First place: Lake County Diamonds All-Star Cheerleaders
Commercial groups:
First place: Cramer Enterprises
Second place: NAPA Lake Parts
Best in show, groups division: Cramer Enterprises.
Equestrian division
First place, Arabian costume class: Mary Ann Reece
First place, Novelty Senior class: Lonne Sloan
First place, Junior Equestrian: Karley Petta
Best in show, equestrian division: Mary Ann Reece.
Judge”s Choice award: Cadillac Pat and Sue along with the grand sweepstakes.
