December 13, 2015
Issue No. 50
www.westsidenewsny.com
DISTRIBUTED TO CLARKSON, HAMLIN AND KENDALL
2015 Holiday Lights Spectacular Parade award winners announced by Kristina Gabalski Fantastic weather by early December standards, brought out the crowds for the Fifth Annual Holiday Lights Spectacular Parade Sunday evening, December 6 in Brockport. Organizers at the Brockport Police Stetson Club say in addition to large crowds, 2015 was a great year for entries. Decked out fire trucks, horses, Cub Scouts riding illuminated bikes, monster trucks and the Kendall Lawn Chair Ladies were among the participants. All entries in the parade had to include holiday lights. The 2015 overall Grand Prize winner went to the Brockport DPW with a red,
white and blue illuminated truck with snow maker. Santa and his helpers who rode in a restored antique sleigh won most creative. Best Non-Profit came to a tie between the Hamlin Fire Department and the Hamlin Dog Shelter, and Santa’s Choice was awarded to Cub Scout Pack 316. The Brockport Fire District received Honorable Mention along with the monster trucks from the Lake Alice mud bog. Organizers thank emcees Caurie Putnam-Ferguson and Bob Lonsberry and those working behind the scenes, Rachael Blair, in particular. Next year’s parade is set for Sunday, December 4, 2016.
Santa’s First Run gathers for a group shot including many holiday characters such as Rudolph and his reindeer friends, Santa’s elf helpers and Santa himself. R. Nicholson photo.
Several decked out fire trucks participated in the parade, including this one from the Fancher-Holley-Murray fire district. R. Nicholson photo.
Holiday Minions made a special appearance riding atop an illuminated fire truck following the many fire fighters who literally glowed on their way across the canal bridge. R. Nicholson photo.
Brockport’s Holiday Lights Spectacular featured everything from glittering floats, cars, trucks, marching bands and even lighted carriage rides with horses. R. Nicholson photo.