Christmas Events a Huge Success

The city of Mena was turned into a magical place Saturday night as crowds lined the streets to wait for the annual Christmas Parade of Lights.

The parade was a project of the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce and the local businesses that participated outdid themselves with holiday splendor in the theme of “Favorite Movies of Christmas.”

Winners of the 2018 Christmas Parade and Festival are:

Merriment of Mena-Mena Street: Washburn’s Home Furnishings;

Merriment of Mena-Citywide: The Shop;

Best Small Business: Ouachita Regional Hospice;

Best Church Float: Christ Community Fellowship;

Chamber Choice: UA Rich Mountain;

Best Theme Representation: Union Bank of Mena;

Best in Show-Third Place: Mena Regional Health System;

Best in Show-Second Place: Nidec Motor Corp.;

Best in Show-First Place: The Crossing;

People’s Choice: The Crossing.

Winners who received their plaques Sat. night may take them to Caveman Engraving to have your names put on them, the cost has already been paid. Winners that did not pick up their plaque may stop by the Chamber of Commerce Offi ce this week.

The Mena A&P Commission’s annual Christmas Festival at Janssen Park immediately followed the parade. Crowds were entertained by the musical talent of Lana Gail & Gail Force.

The end of the festival boasted a tremendous fi reworks display that was followed with the offi cial lighting of Janssen Park.