COUNTY LIFE
Fantasy of Lights Parade awards presented
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive for the 25th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade Thursday. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The 25th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade rolled through downtown Bowie Thursday night and while it may have been delayed six days due to the weather the crowds were excited to view the holiday kick-off Thursday night.
Farmer’s Insurance won sweepstakes for best overall float. Clay Riddle won first place community non-profit and Cub Scouts Pack 116 and Girl Scouts were second.
Advanced Rehabilitation and Health Care won first place business with the Paul Nelson Company second.
Kalli Reed, Little Miss Jim Bowie Days, won first in equestrian and Alyssa Stephenson, Miss Jim Bowie Days, won second.
Big Daddy’s Towing won first place decorated vehicle and Rock R/Randy Hudson and Bandit Recycling won second.
See many of the winning floats featured in the weekend News.
Visit noradsanta.org to track Santa as he heads out on his worldwide trek tomorrow night. The site has games and other fun activities for the entire family before the kids head off to bed and sleep before the Big Guy arrives in Texas.
Enjoy a fish fry and live music concert on Jan. 4 all to support the 4-H and FFA youth of Montague County as they compete in the annual youth fair.
The annual Bowie fish fry for the Bowie buyers group will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. at the Bowie Community Center. Cost is $10 per plate. There will be a live auction at 7 p.m.
The evening’s concert will feature Dax Davis. Live music begins at 8:30 p.m. with the Davis concert at 9:30 p.m. Cost for the concert is $25 per ticket and $20 for a student, or $300 for a reserved table for eight.
Tickets are available at Fashion Floors, 202 N. Smythe or call 872-2468.
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