Manila 2009 Christmas Parade

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Photos by Revis Blaylock

Manila Christmas parade was held Dec. 5 with over 100 participants.

Manila Parade Grand Marshals, The Poag Family.
Bertha Ray's Candy Land Float.
Snoopy and the Red Baron wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
The First Assembly of Manila Church float.

Cooter Band is a Christmas tradition at the Manila Christmas Parade.
Manila Boy Scouts wish everyone a Merry Christmas
Little Magical Minds created Wonka float with all the trimmings.
Manila FFA Float.
Mississippi County Democrats "Making a Difference" float.
Children of all ages enjoyed taking part in the Manila Christmas parade.
The crowd got a wave and a Merry Christmas from children of New Harmony Baptist Church.
Girl Scouts waves.
Mississippi County Sheriff candidate Dale Cook with family and friends.
The big machines were decorated for the festivities.
First United Methodist shares candy with the crowd.
Mollie Beth Couch, Young Miss Arkansas
Sign sponsored by Manila Police Department shares a strong warning.
Friends show suport of Jackie Hill, candidate for Mississippi County Sheriff, at the Manila parade.
Still running good.
Little angels!
Just pedaling through the Manila Parade was Monette Mayor Chub Qualls.
Nucor and the Polar Express made the Manila 2009 Parade.
Manila Councilman Leroy Douglas smiles and greets the crowd at the Manila Parade.
Souls Harbor wish everyone a Merry Christmas
Greetings from the Towell & Sons family of Manila.
The Manila Marching Band played several Christmas songs.
Horses enjoy showing off at the Manila Christmas Parade.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and their young helpers waved to the crowd at the Manila Parade.
Manila Youth Builders promoting activities for the youth of Manila had a float, served cocoa and held a drawing for two bicycles at the Manila Christmas parade.
Elvis wished everyone a Merry Christmas in song.
All Aboard!
Caraway Girl Scouts joined in the Manila Parade.
Candy for all.
Decorated for the occasion
Cub Scout Pact 32
Has anyone seen Santa?
Christmas greetings from the Blytheville Emergency Squad.
Merry Christmas to all.
Manila High School Flag Team.
Horses on parade.