Thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Plant City Friday for the annual Christmas Parade, led this year by Grand Marshal Reverend Dean Pfeffer, the Senior Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church.
The Plant City Police Department lead the parade through the city, paving the way for over 50 floats. The winners of the Best High School Entry, Best Marching Unit, Best Church Entry, Best Business Entry and the Best Overall Entry will be announced Thursday at McCall Park.
The parade began at 7 p.m. at Alsobrook and Collins Street and ended at the court house. Santa, Mrs. Claus and a helpful elf rode through the streets on their sleigh to draw an end to the event.