The winners of the Christmas Parade float contest have been named by the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce. Four divisions were judged from the groups of Business, Family and Friends, Cars/Jeep and Trucks that were participated in the parade. Judges also determined the winner of the Christmas tree decorating contest that was held in the pocket park on Main Street. 

“We had wonderful weather and a great parade,” said JPCC Director Wilda Smith. “Special thanks to our MC’s for the parade Bro. Trey and Jessica Etheridge. Also, for our judges who were from out of town and Rusty Tolar for chauffeuring our judges for the afternoon so that they could get a better view of all of the floats. Town employees are also to be commended for the beautiful decorations of the lights as well as Randy Layfield, Ross Pullin, and Glen Runyon for lining up the parade and  Sheryl Holder and Michelle Breeding for being sure numbers were on all of the entries.

The winners of the parade float contest are as follows:

Business float:
1st Place -Gold Key Reality
2nd place – Tie between MeMe’s Boutique  and Jonesboro Animal clinic
3rd place  – Scrub A Dub Grooming

Family and friends float:
1st Place – Richard, Lowery family and friends
2nd Place – Jackson Parish all-star state champs
3rd Place – Forever 9

Cars/Jeep
1st Place – Hayden Harrell
2nd Place – Cassie Davis
3rd Place – Jelinn McGee

Trucks
1st Place – Alice McWain

Christmas Tree Decoration Contest
1st Place – Jonesboro Hodge High School band
2nd Place – Wooley’s One Stop
3rd Place – Pop Culture Candy