NewsNovember 26, 2017
The 26th annual Parade of Lights was held Nov. 26, 2017 in downtown Cape Girardeau with a "Christmas Fantasy" theme.
Parade participants watch two fainting goats in their cage atop the Southern Bank float in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Parade participants watch two fainting goats in their cage atop the Southern Bank float in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Members of On Cue Performing Arts Studio walk down Main Street dressed as characters from Alice in Wonderland during the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. On Cue Performing Arts Studio received the judge's award for best theme.
Members of On Cue Performing Arts Studio walk down Main Street dressed as characters from Alice in Wonderland during the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. On Cue Performing Arts Studio received the judge's award for best theme.
Rollerbladers skate alongside a float sponsored by Cape Girardeau Roller Derby in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Rollerbladers skate alongside a float sponsored by Cape Girardeau Roller Derby in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Members of the Moo Sul Kwan Martial Arts Institute display their moves on Main Street during the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Members of the Moo Sul Kwan Martial Arts Institute display their moves on Main Street during the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Stephen Dunn, left, rides a mechanical bull in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Stephen Dunn, left, rides a mechanical bull in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Horseback riders trot down Main Street during the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Horseback riders trot down Main Street during the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wave to children and toss candy canes to children at the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wave to children and toss candy canes to children at the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Wilson Clay, 13, left, and Cole Clay, 9, sport matching Christmas sweater vests Nov. 26, 2017, at the 26th annual Parade of Lights in Cape Girardeau.
Wilson Clay, 13, left, and Cole Clay, 9, sport matching Christmas sweater vests Nov. 26, 2017, at the 26th annual Parade of Lights in Cape Girardeau.
Illyara Webb, 4, makes a nervous face after putting on a Christmas tree costume to wear while walking in the 26th annual Parade of Lights with the Isle Casino float Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Illyara Webb, 4, makes a nervous face after putting on a Christmas tree costume to wear while walking in the 26th annual Parade of Lights with the Isle Casino float Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Christmas lights and inflatables decorate fire engines at the start of the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Christmas lights and inflatables decorate fire engines at the start of the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Members of the St. Vincent De Paul band await their performance in the 26th annual Parade of Lights under the direction of Sherrie Troxel Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Members of the St. Vincent De Paul band await their performance in the 26th annual Parade of Lights under the direction of Sherrie Troxel Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Lauren Malone, 2, looks out from aboard a Polar Express themed float sponsored by Realty Executives in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Lauren Malone, 2, looks out from aboard a Polar Express themed float sponsored by Realty Executives in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
A greyhound sports a Santa hat during the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
A greyhound sports a Santa hat during the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Fay Powders hands candy to children while walking alongside a float sponsored by Realty Executives in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Fay Powders hands candy to children while walking alongside a float sponsored by Realty Executives in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Motorcyclists drive in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Motorcyclists drive in the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Bre'ne Walker, 5, watches the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
Bre'ne Walker, 5, watches the 26th annual Parade of Lights Nov. 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.
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The 26th annual Parade of Lights was held Nov. 26, 2017 in downtown Cape Girardeau with a "Christmas Fantasy" theme.

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