Oklahoma’s Longest Running Night Time Parade, Shawnee’s Parade Of Lights

  • With Safe Events for Families back holding the reins for the Shawnee Parade of Lights, Santa was off the fire engine and back in his traditional sleigh pulled by reindeer on Dec. 13. There were also refurbished snowflakes on the sides. This was one of 108 float entries, according to SEFF representative Dell Kerbs. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    With Safe Events for Families back holding the reins for the Shawnee Parade of Lights, Santa was off the fire engine and back in his traditional sleigh pulled by reindeer on Dec. 13. There were also refurbished snowflakes on the sides. This was one of 108 float entries, according to SEFF representative Dell Kerbs. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • A Grinch hangs upside down in a harness attached to the tow chain of a Brown and Sons Towing and Recovery, Inc. tow truck in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. This year’s parade theme was “A Griswold Christmas,” and SEFF representative Dell Kerbs said they had 108 entries.
    A Grinch hangs upside down in a harness attached to the tow chain of a Brown and Sons Towing and Recovery, Inc. tow truck in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. This year’s parade theme was “A Griswold Christmas,” and SEFF representative Dell Kerbs said they had 108 entries.
  • A laser light show was added to the fireworks display on Main Street following the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. Safe Events for Families also resumed shooting fireworks from the tops of building in downtown Shawnee. SEFF representative Dell Kerbs said, “The feedback has been very positive. A lot of ‘can’t wait to see what SEFF does next year.’ Weather was good, great volunteers and the show at the end was awesome.”
    A laser light show was added to the fireworks display on Main Street following the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. Safe Events for Families also resumed shooting fireworks from the tops of building in downtown Shawnee. SEFF representative Dell Kerbs said, “The feedback has been very positive. A lot of ‘can’t wait to see what SEFF does next year.’ Weather was good, great volunteers and the show at the end was awesome.”
  • Despite the cold, families stand along Main Street to watch the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Despite the cold, families stand along Main Street to watch the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • A tree is strapped on top of the C & J Tree Services parade entry in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. This year's parade theme was "A Griswold Christmas." Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    A tree is strapped on top of the C & J Tree Services parade entry in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. This year's parade theme was "A Griswold Christmas." Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • A large crowd came out to watch the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13 amid the cold, mist and wind. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    A large crowd came out to watch the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13 amid the cold, mist and wind. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Royalty from the Prague Kolache Festival wave from their sleigh in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Royalty from the Prague Kolache Festival wave from their sleigh in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Fhionna Schaughnessy reacts as 2023 Miss Frontier Days Aleigha McCullough sings a Mariah Carey song during the Shawnee Parade of Lights fireworks on Dec. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Fhionna Schaughnessy reacts as 2023 Miss Frontier Days Aleigha McCullough sings a Mariah Carey song during the Shawnee Parade of Lights fireworks on Dec. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • The brass section of the North Rock Creek marching band plays during the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    The brass section of the North Rock Creek marching band plays during the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Kids from a youth soccer program ride in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Kids from a youth soccer program ride in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan