Early morning on December 3, Jaycees Christmas Parade made its way from Kingsley Jr. High in Normal, to W. Jefferson St. in Bloomington. The parade consisted of many community members supporting businesses, elected officials, non-profits, music and more. The Parade has been a tradition for 85 years and has had Santa ride with a local Bloomington or Normal fire truck as a long held tradition.
Bloomington-Normal Jaycees Christmas Parade
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Santa waved to the people as he passes his way through downtown Bloomington.
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Jaycees Christmas Parade had a great crowd in the Downtown area.
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Men of the Civil Air Patrol proudly make thier way downtown.
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Men of the Civil Air Patrol begin the parade route wishing standbyers a Merry Christmas.
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The men of Mohammed Shriners trolling down the parade route in little cars.
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Illinois State's Big Red Marching Machine plays holiday classics throughout the parade.
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The weather may have been cold but the smiles were all warm!
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Star Wars characters made an appearance in Bloomington-Normal during the Parade
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Mayor Terri Renner walked the whole parade route passing out candy to all of the parade watchers.
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Bill Brady rides in style during the Jaycee Christmas Parade.
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