The 61st Annual Adoration Celebration

Nativity Scene Lighting and Parade - "Keeping Christ in Christmas”

The oldest non-commercial Christmas parade in Missouri was held on Sunday, December 6, 2009, in Branson. Results from the parade judges:

Bands

Class 2A
First:  Spokane
Second: Ash Grove
Third:  Billings

Class 3A
First:  Strafford
Second: Riverton
Third: Blue Eye

Class 4A/5A
First:  Branson
Second: Joplin
Third: Columbus

Floats

Non-Profit Religious Entry
First: First Baptist Church Forsyth
Second: AIM Around the World
Third: Missouri Kids
Fourth: Missionaries for the Graffiti Cross

Non-Profit Non-Religious Entry
First: Rotary Club
Second: Boys & Girls Club/Big Brothers - Big Sisters/YMCA
Third: Sea Scouts
Fourth: Special Olympics

For Profit (Religious or Non-Religious) Entry
First: Camp Little Paws
Second: Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa
Third: Arvest Bank
Fourth: Sight & Sound Theatre

Spirit of Christmas Adoration Award:  Cross Roads Ministries

Be sure to join us in 2010 for the 62nd Annual Adoration Parade!