The CM Arbor Care Arbor Care float ‘Trees Around the World’ earned top honors in Saturday’s parade. Courtesy photo
LOS ALAMOS MAINSTREET NEWS RELEASE
The magic of the holiday season came alive once again as Central Avenue sparkled with lights during the annual Los Alamos MainStreet Holiday Lights Parade. This year’s celebration, themed “Winter Around the World,” took place on Saturday evening, bringing the community together to kick off the holiday season with creativity and festive cheer.
The panel of esteemed judges for the parade included Jill Lang, Owner of Samizdat Bookstore and Tea House, Brandi Engeman, Executive Director of Los Alamos Arts Council, Connie Goettee of LAPS, and County Councilor, Randall Ryti. Together, they meticulously evaluated 24 entries from local businesses and organizations, considering effort, creativity, and theme portrayal.
Earning top honors was CM Arbor Care with their “Trees Around the World” float, captivating the audience and earning high praise from the judging panel.
Los Alamos Police Department secured the second place spot rolling by in an impressive armored SWAT truck and pulling a Christmas Island Paradise.
In third place, the Elks Lodge rocked out with “Christmas in Brooklyn”courtesy of the Beastie Boys.
The judges also awarded a special G.O.A.T. award to the goat-filled walking float from Stable Owners at North Mesa Stables.
Los Alamos WinterFest festivities continue through Dec. 3. For a detailed schedule and more information, please visit www.LosAlamosMainStreet.com/Winterfest
Los Alamos MainStreet would like to give a special Honorable Mention to DK and the Affordables, who even though they had a few vehicular complications, still completed the parade and continued to rock out in Central Park Square. MainStreet would also like to express heartfelt thanks to the 2023 Winterfest sponsor, Los Alamos County, as well as our judges, for their invaluable contributions to this year’s celebration.
Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District is a program of Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation; a private, not-for-profit economic and community development organization serving the Los Alamos area since 1983. LACDC serves as the umbrella organization for the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, Los Alamos MainStreet, the Creative District, Discover Los Alamos, projectY cowork Los Alamos, and the Los Alamos Research Park.