Despite Frigid Weather, Alton Christmas Parade Still Held

2022 Little Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas pageant contestants

2022 Little Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas pageant contestants

The Alton, Missouri, Christmas parade was held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 6:00 pm. The evening had a definite chill to the air with a north wind. Despite the temperature, citizens still came out to enjoy the parade and evening.

Pageant

The Little Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas pageant was held at 4:30 on the courthouse lawn. There were many different contestants with pretty outfits and a good personality despite the cold. The 2022 Little Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas was Gunner and Bristol from the third grade class.

Parade

The parade started at 6:00 pm at the school. While there was not a lot of floats this year or decorated vehicles, there were a lot of individual vehicles and horses. The parade lasted about ten minutes. Residents would not be beaten by the cold and just remained in their cars to watch the parade.

Stores

There were booths set up at the Community Worship Center with Christmas items. Court Square Cafe was selling hot chocolate to warm up everyone. JoElla Beauty Collective had Santa and Mrs. Claus visit them.

A vendor at the 2022 Alton Christmas Parade on December 3, 2022.
A vendor at the 2022 Alton Christmas Parade on December 3, 2022.

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