{"id":9478,"date":"2018-12-21T18:14:39","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T18:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=9478"},"modified":"2018-12-21T18:18:31","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T18:18:31","slug":"los-fresnos-holds-christmas-parade-festival-and-artisan-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=9478","title":{"rendered":"Los Fresnos Holds Christmas Parade, Festival, and Artisan Market"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Santa and Mrs. Claus were again the highlight of the annual Christmas parade. Photo: Tony Vindell\/LFN<\/p><\/div>\n

by Tony Vindell\/LFN<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Santa Claus highlighted the 2018 Los Fresnos Christmas Parade and Festival.<\/p>\n

The parade was held Saturday, Dec. 8, surpassing the attendance expectation as the weather was cooler and the threat of rain persisted.<\/p>\n

Val Champion, executive director with Los Fresnos Area Chamber of Commerce, said the annual event keeps getting bigger and better.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had more than 40 entries for the parade,\u201d he said. \u201cThe attendance was quite significant considering the weather.\u201d<\/p>\n

Overall, he said, it was a very good turnout.<\/p>\n

The parade ended at the local high school and it was followed by the traditional Christmas Festival.<\/p>\n

Also, the two events were joined by the monthly Under The Stars Artisan Market.<\/p>\n

Champion said the LACC is the events\u2019 sponsor.<\/p>\n

He said they try to hold the outdoor market in conjunction with other chamber events to give the community the opportunity to have access to more things to do.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe like to offer the community a wider spectrum of things,\u201d he said, \u201cso they get to enjoy the fun and the entertainment these events provide.\u201d<\/p>\n

2018 Los Fresnos Christmas Parade WINNERS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

FLOAT<\/strong>
\n1ST PLACE Walmart<\/span>
\n2ND PLACE Eye Clinic
\n3RD PLACE Main Street Hot Dog<\/p>\n

BAND<\/strong>
\n1ST PLACE Los Fresnos High School<\/span>
\n2ND PLACE Liberty Middle School
\n3RD PLACE Resaca Middle School<\/p>\n

DRILL\/DANCE\/WALKING<\/strong>
\n1ST PLACE Dora Romero Elem. Folklorico<\/span>
\n2ND PLACE Villarreal Elem. Cheer Team
\n3RD PLACE Los Fresnos Elem. Folklorico<\/p>\n

EQUESTRIAN<\/strong>
\n1ST PLACE OK Corral<\/span>
\n2ND PLACE Rowdy Riders<\/p>\n

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