In its 27th year, the Annual Fort Atkinson Lighted Holiday Parade delighted its many spectators Sunday with some 46 entrants, including floats, decorated vehicles, horses, dogs and marchers of every variety as they worked their way along the parade’s traditional route through the city’s downtown.
According to information about the parade shared by the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce, this year, the event was sponsored by Enbridge and Homes for Independent Living, A MyPath Company.
While some area holiday parades battled bouts of wet weather this past weekend, Fort Atkinson’s parade participants and spectators found temperatures in keeping with the season, accompanied by clear skies.
Photos from Fort Atkinson’s holiday parade, as taken by Fort Atkinson Online photographer Kim McDarison, follow.
A color guard leads the parade as it enters the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
A float reminds community members how best to honor military veterans and their families.
Representatives of Festival Foods march in the parade.
A float sponsored by the School District of Fort Atkinson enters the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
A student holds up a “Purdy Elementary School” sign as she marches into the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
Barrie Elementary School students march along Main Street.
A student marches alongside of a sign displaying her school’s name.
A student carries a sign displaying her school’s name.
For Atkinson Middle School students march in the parade.
With their instruments at rest, members of the Fort Atkinson High School Band enter Main Street.
Members of the Fort Atkinson High School Band march through the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
Decorated farm equipment lights up the night during the Fort Atkinson holiday parade. The presentation was offered by the Fort Atkinson FFA.
Members of the Fort Atkinson FFA ride along the parade route.
A young rider shares holiday cheer with the crowd.
Canine representatives of the Humane Society of Jefferson County exuberantly share affection with members of the crowd.
Members of the Hebron Knights ATV Club enter the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
A group of Cub Scouts march into the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
Parade participants enter the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
Members of the Fort Atkinson Community Girl Scouts march behind their banner.
A member of the Fort Atkinson Community Girl Scouts smiles at the crowd.
Dressed for the holiday, marchers accompanying the Girl Scouts move along Main Street.
Angels move along Main Street.
Riders from The Wishing Star Barn move into the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
Riders greet the crowd as they move along Milwaukee Avenue.
A rider and her steed present decretive costuming.
A horse and rider prepare to move from the intersection along the parade route on Main Street.
Marchers dressed as reindeer distribute treats.
Festive riders wave from a float sponsored by several family businesses, including Creamery 201, Dunkleberger Plumbing, Ehrke Transportation and HD Drones.
A happy pup marches with fellow members of the Kennel Club of Fort Atkinson.
A “Winnie the Poo” bear travels by cart pulled by a canine companion.
Arriving on Main Street, a “little Santa” hands out candy.
An ATV arrives at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
Members of the School District of Fort Atkinson Equestrian Team ride through the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
A horse and rider greet the crowd.
A pup makes his way down Main Street.
A horse and rider survey the parade route.
Members of Dance Elite By C enter the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street and display their skills with a fast-paced dance.
Dancers command the intersection with charm and energy.
An inflatable “Frosty” adorns the back of a decorated truck placed in the parade by Tricor Insurance.
Marchers accompanying a decorated truck representing Sleek Coating move along Main Street.
Driven by a member of the Jefferson 1/2 Mile ATV Club, a festively decorated ATV moves through the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
Spreading holiday cheer, colorfully decorated marchers move along Main Street.
A friendly gingerbread man greets a group of fans gathered at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
Members of the Jefferson 1/2 Mile ATV Club ride in the parade.
Aboard a festive float, the Fort Community Credit Union mascot embraces the crowd.
A member of the Koshkonong Kruzers ATV club waves to the crowd.
A member of the Koshkonong Kruzers ATV club rides in the parade.
Warmly dressed riders smile and wave from aboard the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School float.
Riders greet the crowd from a float entered into the parade by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School.
A plucky, pink pig surveys the crowd. The mascot was one of two riding aboard the Heritage Country Meats float.
From within the warmth of a truck pulling the K&F Auto float, a young rider peers out at the crowd.
Aboard the K&F Auto float, riders wave as they travel along Main Street.
“The Merry Mixer” enters the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
A young rider waves to the crowd while traveling on the “Unwrap the Joy” Crown of Life Christian Academy float.
A family accompanies a float presented by the Crown of Life Christian Academy.
Two draft horses wait patently before presenting Santa and Mrs Claus to their fans.
“Santa and Mrs. Claus” wave to parade-goers as they travel by horse-drawn carriage along Milwaukee Avenue.
Officer Heather Peck of the Fort Atkinson Police Department drives one of the final vehicles in this year’s parade.
Snuggled under blankets in their folding chairs, children wait along Main Street for the parade to begin.
Adorned with holiday decor, a couple waits for the parade.
A parade-goer and her pup keep each other warm in advance of the parade.
Children make use of their newly acquired lighted wands near the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street.
Anna Pouster, 6, Fort Atkinson, having watched the parade from the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Main Street, takes a moment to visit with a newly placed nearly life-sized replica of a dairy cow. The statue is one of seven recently installed by the Fort Atkinson Beautification Council at various locations within Fort Atkinson’s downtown.