Monett Christmas Parade 2020

A Monett police car led Monett's Christmas parade as it started its procession on Broadway Saturday. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

A color guard drawn from several Monett veterans' organizations displayed flags at the head of Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Riding in a parade is a thrill for anyone, especially young Rowyn Brophy, who waved at the crowd from the lead Monett fire truck in Monett's Christmas parade, sitting next to her dad, firefighter Geoffrey Brophy. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Monett Rural Fire District hosted Santa Claus in Monett's Christmas parade, and took the opportunity to announce that vacancies are available for volunteer firefighters. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

A welcome sight at many rural fires is the tanker truck from the Freistatt Fire District, hauling water for firefighters gathered to battle blazes. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Freistatt Fire Department pumper showed off a fully prepared firefighting unit for Monett Christmas parade crowds. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Sarcoxie Fire Department displayed its vintage truck from around 1940 to help modern viewers appreciate the hard work of firefighting back in the day. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Barry-Lawrence Ambulance District displayed one of its rigs at the Monett Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Grinch threw candy to the crowd of Monett's Christmas parade, if they dared to accept it, from the Barry-Lawrence Ambulance District rig. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Waving to the Monett Christmas parade crowd were cheerleaders from Monett High School. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Monett High School Marching Pride filled Broadway with pomp and music in the Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Monett High School Assistant Band Director Todd Borgmann marched with members of the MHS Marching Pride as they played in Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Color Guard from the MHS Marching Pride swirled their red flags to add color and pageantry to the Monett Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

 Monett High School Miss Merry Christmas candidate Kimberlee Parris rode a convertible in splendor in the holiday parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Monett High School Miss Merry Christmas candidate Katelynn McNair rode with her court in Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Monett High School Miss Merry Christmas candidate Mary Martinez waved to the Christmas parade crowd. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Barry County Shrine Club Firehouse Gang added frivolity and precision driving in slow moving fire trucks for Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Nash Auto Refinishing brought an inflatables float of Santa to catch the eye of parade watchers. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple brought their firehouse gang and the Grinch to support local Shriners in the Monett parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Joplin Shrine Club's pirate ship was again a favorite sight at the Monett Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Grant Vaughn drove a 1972 Cub McCormick-Farmall tractor with members of the Vaughn family to offer a farm flavor to the Monett parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

A 1967 red Ford pickup entered by the family of Leon Vaughn in his memory offered another snazzy splash of color to the Monett parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Two winners in Monett's Christmas parade included Steven Jackson's 1931 Model A Ford, at right, first place in antique cars, and Gary and Monica Smith's 1976 Dodge A100 pickup at left. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

A flag waving color guard led the Pierce City High School Marching Eagles band, winner of the top band award at this year's parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Pierce City High School Marching Eagles Band, playing “Sleigh Ride” in Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Pierce City High School Marching Eagles Band, playing “Sleigh Ride” in Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Tom Wormington drove a 1973 Ford pickup to represent the Monett Historical Museum in the Christmas parade, seen in front of the Monett Museum. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Monett Lions Club handed out candy and promoted community service at the Monett Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Monett Lions Club handed out candy and promoted community service at the Monett Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

A contingent of Corgies accompanied the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library van to promote the “Tails for Tales” Summer Reading Club offering at the library's branches. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

A contingent of Corgies accompanied the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library van to promote the “Tails for Tales” Summer Reading Club offering at the library's branches. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Crowder College's Project Safety fire truck, part of the college's firefighting instruction service, made a colorful entry in Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Monett Monett Veterinary Hospital brought the splendor of Whoville to life in its float for the Monett Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Nash Auto Refinishing candy cannon showered bystanders, though the receivers were pelted by with sweet treats in the process. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The bright red 1952 Ford truck from Hornor's Frame and Collision showed how old vehicles can come back to life in the right hands. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Ken and Sharon Bandy's 1969 Corvette and 1957 Chevrolet BelAir are pictured, the latter winning second place honors for antique cars. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

 The Patriot Guard brought a float of flags and motorcycles to share their message of support in Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Patriot Guard brought a float of flags and motorcycles to share their message of support in Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

The Patriot Guard brought a float of flags and motorcycles to share their message of support in Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Mike Hall and family proudly rode their 1980 Camaro Z28 in Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Trix Long's 1956 Oldsmobile was one of the parade entries from the Cassville Cruisers. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Answered Pest Management was one of many businesses with parade entries. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Answered Pest Management gave a white pickup eyes and a Rudolph nose to provide character for its second vehicle in Monett's parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Answered Pest Management gave a white pickup eyes and a Rudolph nose to provide character for its second vehicle in Monett's parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Karen Meyer's 1957 Chevrolet 210 brought a splash of vintage class to Monett's parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Twister Alley Raceway brought six go-carts to zoom back and forth on Broadway to promote their speedway in Butterfield. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Twister Alley Raceway brought six go-carts to zoom back and forth on Broadway to promote their speedway in Butterfield. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Security Finance had the Grinch running into the crowd to pose for pictures with bystanders and to share candy during Monett's parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Crown Power and Equipment brought two special vehicles, this one an RTV X-1100 with a pickup bed. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

This Case Magnum 200 from Crown Power and Equipment shows just how big can a tractor go, impressing the Monett Christmas parade crowd. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Fuente de agua viva from the Hispanic congregation meeting at Church of the Nazarene brought a sacred message with the Holy Family to Monett's Christmas parade.

Folkloric dancers from Fuente de agua viva from the Hispanic congregation meeting at Church of the Nazarene brought a touch of Mexican culture to Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Folkloric dancers from Fuente de agua viva from the Hispanic congregation meeting at Church of the Nazarene brought a touch of Mexican culture to Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Larry and Patty Daniels' 1969 Camaro SS from the Cassville Cruisers car club brought brilliant red color to Monett's parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

David and Charlotte Ward's 1932 Essex from the Cassville Cruisers was the rarest vehicle in Monett's parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Darrell and Mary Woods' 1966 Mustang from the Cassville Cruisers and Ernest and Connie Jarvis's 1977 Corvette at left brought two big splashs of red to the Monett parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Critical Internet Service Provider set up a mock satellite dish and a home receiving service, made visible on a connecting wire, for its business float in Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

First place float honors at Monett's Christmas parade went to Animal Clinic of Pierce City with its scene from the Disney film "Frozen," playing the ever popular song, (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

First place float honors at Monett's Christmas parade went to Animal Clinic of Pierce City with its scene from the Disney film “Frozen,” playing the ever popular song, “Let It Go.” (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

Robert Young-Bluthe's 1948 John Deer Model M tractor with the two-bottom plow won first place honors in the Monett parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } Jerry Hudson hauled his family with his 1951 Farmall tractor in Monett's parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } George Rausch drives the 1950 Farmall H tractor he acquired when he first planted blueberries at his blueberry farm north of Monett, hauling a box of blue Christmas balls to simulate his luscious crop, the tractor appearing in its 11th Monett Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } Jeffrey Drake drove a red 1956 Farmall 230 tractor in memory of Earl Obermann in the Monett parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } The 1955 John Deere tractor at right was purchased by Wilmer Bray from the Hilton Implement business in Monett and has appeared in every Monett parade since 1990, passed on to Alan Obermann following Bray's death. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in }   P { margin-bottom: 0Carl Myers hauled the family in his recently rebuilt 1948 Farmall tractor in Monett's parade, carrying Wesley, Hunter and Ashley Myers, and mother-in-law Karla Grimm. 8 Farmall tractor in Monett's parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } Heritage Tractor had its pickup as a business promotion in Monett's parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } Talon Broadcasting hauled a trailer displaying all of its audio streaming services and promoting the ag shows on KRMO and KKBL radio. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } Stacey and Kloie White from the White Farms drove a doctor's buggy in memory of Sug and Carol Phillips, led by Pete, the Highflinger horse. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } Ronnie Myers rode his quarterhorse, Spike, to help bring up the end of Monett's Christmas parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } Bringing up the end of Monett's parade was Jake Vaughn, dressed as Santa, on his chocolate covered horse, Blue. He was accompanied by Fallon Wilson on his buckskin quarterhorse, Buck. A Monett police car followed to signify the end of the parade. (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)