Center City of Amarillo held its annual Electric Light Parade to an enthusiastic and crowded Polk Street Friday night in downtown Amarillo.
The festive Texan Credit Loan Company float rolls down Polk Street during Center City's Electric Light Parade Friday night in downtown Amarillo.
Ruckus, the Sod Poodles mascot greets the crowd on Polk Street Friday night during the Center City Electric Light Parade in downtown Amarillo.
Lady Grinch rides Santa's sleigh down Polk Street Friday Night during the annual Center City Electric Light Parade in downtown Amarillo.
Santa brings the kids to their feet as he waves to the crowd on Polk Street Friday night during the Center City Electric Light Parade in downtown Amarillo.
More than 80 floats traveled down Polk Street Friday night as part of the Center City Electric Light Parade in downtown Amarillo.
Families lined the streets and were entertained by over 80 floats that were entered in this year's parade. The Theme for the year was “Christmas Around the World.”
“Center City was proud to bring a traditional parade back to Polk Street,” said Beth Duke, executive director of Center City. “We had 80 entries this year. The sidewalks of Polk Street were filled with spectators. The floats were so creative.”
Over 80 floats and vehicles were on display Friday as they rolled down Polk Street Friday night during the Center City Electric Light Parade in downtown Amarillo.
Decked out in Christmas lights a classic Ford Thunderbird rolls past the crowd on Polk Street Friday night during the Center City Electric Light Parade in downtown Amarillo.
Dancers show off their moves on Polk Street during Center City's Electric Light Parade Friday night in downtown Amarillo.
The crowd lines Polk Street for Center City's Electric Light Parade Friday night in downtown Amarillo.
Crowds lined the sidewalks of Polk Street Friday night to view the Center City Electric Light Parade in downtown Amarillo.
Volunteer judges from Xcel Energy and Golden Spread Electric Cooperative rated these floats as the prizewinners:
The 2022 winners were:
Rudolph's Choice - Best of Show - RSM Builder's Supply
Silver Bells Award - (most creative) - EquipmentShare
Golden Ticket Award - (most spirit) Girl Scouts Texas Oklahoma Plains
Dancing Elves Award - (most entertaining) Amarillo Competitive Gymnastics
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