Christmas Parade

Toys for Tots train in the Lighted Christmas Parade Dec. 7. (Contributed Photo)

The city of Victoria announced award winners for the Lighted Christmas Parade on Tuesday.

The City of Victoria is recognizing local organizations that went above and beyond to bring Christmas cheer to downtown Victoria during the Lighted Christmas Parade. {span}About 120 organizations participated in the parade Dec. 7{/span}, according to city of Victoria Communications Office.

About 120 organizations participated in the parade. Awards were given to the following entries:

òòò½ÊÓƵ¢ Best in Show: Toys for Tots

òòò½ÊÓƵ¢ Best Use of Lights: Hlavinka Equipment

òòò½ÊÓƵ¢ Best Holiday Spirit: Think Pink & More

òòò½ÊÓƵ¢ Best Sounding Middle School Band: Patti Welder Middle School

òòò½ÊÓƵ¢ Best Sounding High School Band: Victoria West High School

òòò½ÊÓƵ¢ Best Car Club: Latino Dreamz Car Club

—Christopher Green can be reached at cgreen@vicad.com

Government/Public Safety Reporter

Christopher works at the Victoria Advocate as a government and public safety reporter. He is from Victoria.