Santa Maria Parade of Lights is back for another year of Holiday Fun

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Just like that, the holidays are here, and so are the festivities! The 29th Santa Maria Parade of Lights happened on Saturday, Dec. 7th at 5:20pm. Participants made their entrance down Broadway in Santa Maria with their festive-themed cars, floats, marching bands, and so much more.

Hosted by the three Rotary Clubs of Santa Maria and the Rotary Club of Nipomo, the parade had about 2,500 participants from the community; including volunteers, city and law enforcement personnel, sponsors, and students.

All 103 entries competed for cash prizes totaling $4,500. First place prizes were $350 and second place prizes were $150, given out in each of the following seven categories:

The Grand Prize Overall winner for $1000 was Orcutt Academy High School Band, Color Guard and Dance Team.

1. Best use of lights – Commercial - 1st Place $350 Michael B. Clayton and Associates, 2nd Place $150 Lemos Feed & Pet Supply
2. Best use of lights – Religious - 1st Place $350 Iglesia Internacional Casa de Dios, 2nd Place $150 St. Joseph's Parish Nipomo
3. Best use of lights – Youth Non-Profit - 1st Place $350 Children's Resource and Referral, 2nd Place $150 Boys and Girls Club of Mid Central Coast
4. Best use of lights – Non-Youth, Non-Profit - 1st Place $350 Achievement House Inc./Action Light Duty Hauling, 2nd Place $150 Santa Maria 4 Wheelers
5. Best use of lights – Other - 1st Place $350 High Rollers Off Road, 2nd Place $150 Knuckles Up Adventures
6. Best band - 1st Place $350 Santa Maria High School Marching Saints Band, 2nd Place $150 Pioneer Valley High Panther Pride Marching Band
7. Best marching group - 1st Place $350 Worthy Athletics, 2nd Place $150 Pioneer Valley HIgh School Cheer

News Channel's Scott Hennessee, Mackenzie Lake, and Evan Vega reported LIVE from the parade where thousands are came out to have some holiday fun.

Your News Channel streamed the parade here at keyt.com and our Youtube Channel.