The city of Springfield hosted its Downtown Christmas parade on Dec. 11. The parade followed a route through the city to spread the holiday spirit and give out goodies to attendees.
Springfield's Downtown Christmas Parade spreads cheer throughout downtown
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A family sitting in a float stares out to the crowd as they cheer on. Springfield's Downtown Christmas Parade returned in 2021 and hosted dozens of organizations and brought in a large crowd for the event that began at 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11.
A child points out some candy strewn across the road to the man behind her. Springfield's Downtown Christmas Parade returned in 2021 and hosted dozens of organizations and brought in a large crowd for the event that began at 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11.
Two people introduce the Central High School Drum & Bugle Corps with a banner. Springfield's Downtown Christmas Parade returned in 2021 and hosted dozens of organizations and brought in a large crowd for the event that began at 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11.
Girls dressed up as princesses wave and smile to everyone watching the parade go through Park Central Square. Springfield's Downtown Christmas Parade returned in 2021 and hosted dozens of organizations and brought in a large crowd for the event that began at 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11.
Ghostbusters of the Ozarks walk in full costume along with two decked out Ghosterbusters-themed cars. Springfield's Downtown Christmas Parade returned in 2021 and hosted dozens of organizations and brought in a large crowd for the event that began at 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11.
Coffee Ethic's stand attends to a customer at the downtown Christmas Market. The first downtown Christmas Market ran from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11 in Park Central Square to coincide with the Downtown Christmas Parade.
Soap Refill Station hosts a booth in front of the fountain in Park Central Square. The first downtown Christmas Market ran from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11 in Park Central Square to coincide with the Downtown Christmas Parade.
Ozark Mtn Flower Truck sells themed flora that match the colors of Christmas with white and red flowers. The first downtown Christmas Market ran from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11 in Park Central Square to coincide with the Downtown Christmas Parade.
A familly strolls around the Christmas Market. The first downtown Christmas Market ran from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11 in Park Central Square to coincide with the Downtown Christmas Parade.
A woman buys a custom bouquet at Ozark Mtn Flower Truck. The first downtown Christmas Market ran from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11 in Park Central Square to coincide with the Downtown Christmas Parade.
An old timey car holds passengers that pass our candy and wave to the crowd. Springfield's Downtown Christmas Parade returned in 2021 and hosted dozens of organizations and brought in a large crowd for the event that began at 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11.
A woman passing out candy drops some in a child's bag. Springfield's Downtown Christmas Parade returned in 2021 and hosted dozens of organizations and brought in a large crowd for the event that began at 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11.
Hiland workers throw out candy to the crowd from inside an ice cream truck. Springfield's Downtown Christmas Parade returned in 2021 and hosted dozens of organizations and brought in a large crowd for the event that began at 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11.
A Central High School Color Guard member spins her flag as a part of the Central High School Band's performance during the parade. Springfield's Downtown Christmas Parade returned in 2021 and hosted dozens of organizations and brought in a large crowd for the event that began at 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11.
An employee of KY3 waves from the KY3 car that drives in the parade. Springfield's Downtown Christmas Parade returned in 2021 and hosted dozens of organizations and brought in a large crowd for the event that began at 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11.
City of Springfield shows up in a waste-themed float for the parade. Springfield's Downtown Christmas Parade returned in 2021 and hosted dozens of organizations and brought in a large crowd for the event that began at 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11.
Formed: An Artist Collective sells Christmas Memorabilia such as handmade ornaments to decorate a tree. The first downtown Christmas Market ran from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11 in Park Central Square to coincide with the Downtown Christmas Parade.
City of Springfield shows up in a waste-themed float for the parade. Springfield's Downtown Christmas Parade returned in 2021 and hosted dozens of organizations and brought in a large crowd for the event that began at 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11.