"Christmas in Candyland" a sweet
theme for the annual Christmas Parade in Lincoln
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[December 03, 2022]
On Thursday evening, as the darkness fell, the
wind picked up, and the temperatures dropped. But, those cold
conditions did not hinder many people from coming to see the annual
Christmas Parade in downtown Lincoln.
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The Logan County Tourism Bureau staff and board
organize the annual parade. For this year, the theme selected by
staff and approved by the board was "Christmas in Candyland."
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The theme was seen clearly in almost every entry in the parade. Many
of the entries included gingerbread men, lollipops, candy canes, and
gingerbread houses in their floats.
There were more than 50 entries this year, with several floats and
many businesses and organizations with their vehicles and walkers
handing out candy.
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This year there was also an abundant supply of "grinches" at the
parade, including the one who might claim to be the original driving
his little green Nash Rambler. Others were seen on foot and riding
in golf carts.
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Candy flew through the air at regular intervals, much
to the delight of the many children and some adults watching and
waiting to sntach up their fair share of the sweet treats for which
the parade was themed.
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Of course, no Christmas Parade is complete without Santa Claus.
Santa and Mrs. Claus brought up the rear of the parade this year,
carried in a lovely horse-drawn carriage.
At the end of the route, the Clauses were driven to the Logan County
Tourism Bureau Visitors Center, where they went inside to be greeted
by dozens of local children, anxious to take their turn on Santa's
lap.
[Nila Smith]
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