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Annual Christmas parade returns to downtown
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Ballerinas from Backstage Stage Dance give parade attendees a preview of their "Nutcracker" performance. - photo by ANDREA GOODWIN / The Journal
Updated: Dec. 2, 2011, 8:06 p.m.

Downtown Turlock was filled with holiday revelers Friday night for the annual parade, which this year focused on “Christmas Around the World.”

 

Turlock Downtown Christmas Parade Winners

·         Best use of theme (Christmas Around the World) — ROCK Church

·         Equestrian — Miss Grand National Rodeo Queen Ondrea Edwards and Miss Merced Rodeo Queen Kristina Tatom

·         Youth group — Sacred Heart 4-H

·         Commercial entry — Matt Anderson Electric & Solar

·         Antique vehicle — Casale Family & Friends

·         Unique entry — Off Road Renegades

·         Best overall use of lights — Matt Anderson Electric & Solar