The holiday season starts with Winslow’s annual Christmas Parade

I’m told, “Everyone should experience Winslow’s Christmas parade once.” It’s true because for a few hours the people of Winslow demonstrate what a successful community is all about. First of all, it’s diverse by default. Participation is open to everyone and there’s no registration fee. You can sign up and just walk.  Also, vendors line the streets offering food from generations-old family recipes. People return every year to see old friends and enjoy their favorite treats.

It’s best to arrive Friday or early Saturday and plan to stay ’til Sunday.  An estimated twenty-two thousand others will join you and parking is a challenge. Fortunately, the streets are closed to traffic allowing the parade to follow a loop over several blocks freeing the sidewalks.

Winslow Arizona Christmas parade 2018 Winslow High School Bulldog Band Route 66
The Winslow High School Bulldog Band.
Winslow Christmas Parade David & Elias in white VW Beetle Convertible Route 66 Rotary club
The Rotary Club, represented by David and Elias.
Winslow Arizona Christmas parade 2018 red vintage Farmall tractor waving and smiling Route 66
Winslow Arizona Christmas parade 2018 vendor.
Winslow Christmas Parade 2018  Mad dressed as Cat in a Hat from library.
Winslow Christmas Parade 2018 woman with big smile Route 66
Winslow Christmas Parade 2018 young girls passing out candy in Santa hats Route 66
Winslow Christmas Parade 2018 kid in turquoise colored traditional native outfit Route 66
Winslow Christmas Parade 2018 stylish kid wrapped  as package wearing leopard print Santa hat and cool boots Route 66
Winslow Christmas Parade 2018 elegant woman smiling with turquoise jewelry Route 66
Winslow Christmas Parade 2018 calm looking girl playing drums on a float Route 66.
Winslow Christmas Parade Kid in Santa hat passing out candy Route 66
Winslow Christmas Parade 2018 Sheriff's posse rider on horse Route 66


Winslow Arizona Christmas parade 2018 Lori Bentley Law Motordolls Route66
Lori doing her thing

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