Paris, Tenn.–The winners of Monday night’s Holly Jolly Electric Christmas Parade have been announced by the Downtown Paris Association. DPA Executive Director Tara Wilson said this was the largest parade ever, with 40 entries. Professional Fisherman Jake Lawrence was Grand Marshal; the Paris Public Works crew were Parade Ambassadors and Lakewood Elementary School was the featured school.
These are the winners:
Best Golf Cart/Small Tractor: Paris Pickleball Club
Best Walking Unit: Henry County 4H Club
Most Christmas Spirit: Lowe’s
Best Religious Theme: Tower of Praise
Best Decorated: Lakewood School
Clark Griswold Award: Mari Howe and the Christmas Vacation Crew
Photo: Lakewood Principal Amber Ryan with the Lakewood entry, which won Best Decorated. Shannon McFarlin photo.