NewsNovember 25, 2018

The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. After the parade, Old Town Cape announced the winning entrants as chosen by judges: Best Theme — The Bridge Church; Best Business Appearance — Kranawetter Transport LLC; Best Nonprofit Appearance — Hanover Lutheran Youth Group; Best Music — St. Vincent De Paul Parish; Best Lighting — Dream Factory of SEMO; and Chairman's Award — Crossroads Church.

Flags whip in the wind at Capaha Park before the start of the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Flags whip in the wind at Capaha Park before the start of the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Kids peer into their bags after collecting more candy during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Kids peer into their bags after collecting more candy during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The marching band of St. Vincent de Paul School rides in a trailer down Broadway during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The marching band of St. Vincent de Paul School rides in a trailer down Broadway during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Community members lined up and down Broadway watch as a Corvette goes by during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Community members lined up and down Broadway watch as a Corvette goes by during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Children watch the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Children watch the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A young boy reacts to seeing a truck during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A young boy reacts to seeing a truck during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Bryson Oehlert, 1, eats a sucker while watching the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Bryson Oehlert, 1, eats a sucker while watching the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Community members line up and down Broadway with umbrellas as it rains during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Community members line up and down Broadway with umbrellas as it rains during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Franco Cheek, 3, checks out his twin sister Amelia's candy during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Franco Cheek, 3, checks out his twin sister Amelia's candy during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Cyclists riding alongside the Cyclewerx pick-up truck ride down Main St. in Downtown Cape Girardeau during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Cyclists riding alongside the Cyclewerx pick-up truck ride down Main St. in Downtown Cape Girardeau during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Tyler Palmer holds 11-month-old Murphy during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Tyler Palmer holds 11-month-old Murphy during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A woman hands out candy during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A woman hands out candy during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Santa and Mrs. Claus close out the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Santa and Mrs. Claus close out the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A young boy waves to Santa and Mrs. Claus during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A young boy waves to Santa and Mrs. Claus during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A man dressed as a clown hands out candy during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A man dressed as a clown hands out candy during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A young girl watches during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A young girl watches during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The City of Cape Girardeau firefighters drive down Broadway during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The City of Cape Girardeau firefighters drive down Broadway during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Community members watch the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Community members watch the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Kids patiently await to catch candy during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Kids patiently await to catch candy during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A man dressed as a clown in a prison suit rides a a small motorbike during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A man dressed as a clown in a prison suit rides a a small motorbike during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
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The 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. After the parade, Old Town Cape announced the winning entrants as chosen by judges: Best Theme — The Bridge Church; Best Business Appearance — Kranawetter Transport LLC; Best Nonprofit Appearance — Hanover Lutheran Youth Group; Best Music — St. Vincent De Paul Parish; Best Lighting — Dream Factory of SEMO; and Chairman's Award — Crossroads Church.

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