NewsNovember 29, 2021

The 29th Parade of Lights was held Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, through downtown Cape Girardeau. Part of Old Town Cape Inc.’s Christmas in Downtown, this year's theme was 'Ringing in the Holidays with Old Town Cape!' Winners of this year’s Parade of Lights include: Best Theme - Cape Shrine Club; Best Appearance Business/Organization: Plants Plus; Best Appearance Nonprofit: The Bridge Church; Best Music: Steve and Eric Dueling Pianos; Best Lighting: The Dream Factory; Best Marching Band: Meadow Heights; Chairman’s Award: In Memory of Eric Uhrhan and Memory of Dominik.

Fire trucks, cars and floats covered in Christmas themed lights and decorations come down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, during the 29th Parade of Lights. 
Fire trucks, cars and floats covered in Christmas themed lights and decorations come down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, during the 29th Parade of Lights. 
Participants in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights wave as they ride floats covered in Christmas themed lights and decorations down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
Participants in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights wave as they ride floats covered in Christmas themed lights and decorations down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
A young boy rides in a trailer covered in Christmas themed lights and decorations while ringing a bell during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A young boy rides in a trailer covered in Christmas themed lights and decorations while ringing a bell during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
The Dream Factory float comes down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights.
The Dream Factory float comes down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights.
A group of girls dressed as elves wave to the crowd during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A group of girls dressed as elves wave to the crowd during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A participant dressed as Mrs. Claus waves to the crowd during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A participant dressed as Mrs. Claus waves to the crowd during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Participants in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights wave as they ride their floats down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
Participants in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights wave as they ride their floats down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
A participant dressed as Olaf from the Disney movie �Frozen’ walks in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A participant dressed as Olaf from the Disney movie �Frozen’ walks in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A participant rides a bicycle decorated in lights in Old Town Cape, Inc’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A participant rides a bicycle decorated in lights in Old Town Cape, Inc’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A young girl rides in a carriage at the top of a float during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A young girl rides in a carriage at the top of a float during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Members of the Gordonville Fire Department walk next to a fire truck decorated in lights during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Members of the Gordonville Fire Department walk next to a fire truck decorated in lights during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Participants in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights wave as they ride their floats down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
Participants in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights wave as they ride their floats down Main Street in Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
A young girl rides a scooter decorated in lights in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A young girl rides a scooter decorated in lights in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A participant sings in the 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cape Girardeau. 
A participant sings in the 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cape Girardeau. 
Children enjoy vehicles and floats covered in Christmas themed lights and decorations while waiting for candy during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2921, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Children enjoy vehicles and floats covered in Christmas themed lights and decorations while waiting for candy during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2921, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
The Meadow Heights marching band performs while walking down Main Street in Cape Girardeau during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
The Meadow Heights marching band performs while walking down Main Street in Cape Girardeau during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
A participant dressed as the Grinch walks in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A participant dressed as the Grinch walks in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in downtown Cape Girardeau.
A participant in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights hands out candy to children in downtown Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
A participant in Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights hands out candy to children in downtown Cape Girardeau Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
A participant riding the Toys for Tots float waves to the crowd during the 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cape Girardeau. 
A participant riding the Toys for Tots float waves to the crowd during the 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cape Girardeau. 
A young girl dressed as Cindy Lou Who from the movie �The Grinch’ rides in a float down Main Street in Cape Girardeau during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
A young girl dressed as Cindy Lou Who from the movie �The Grinch’ rides in a float down Main Street in Cape Girardeau during Old Town Cape, Inc.’s 29th Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
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The 29th Parade of Lights was held Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, through downtown Cape Girardeau. Part of Old Town Cape Inc.’s Christmas in Downtown, this year's theme was 'Ringing in the Holidays with Old Town Cape!' Winners of this year’s Parade of Lights include: Best Theme - Cape Shrine Club; Best Appearance Business/Organization: Plants Plus; Best Appearance Nonprofit: The Bridge Church; Best Music: Steve and Eric Dueling Pianos; Best Lighting: The Dream Factory; Best Marching Band: Meadow Heights; Chairman’s Award: In Memory of Eric Uhrhan and Memory of Dominik.

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