Pierce City Christmas Parade 2020

It’s not clear what these prisoners, Linday York, Stella Carrico and Gracie Carrico, did right at the start of the 67th annual Christmas parade in Pierce City, but Patrolman Amber Patrick had it all under control before leading the parade down Commercial Street on Dec. 12. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Members of the Junior ROTC class at Scott Regional Technology Center provided the color guard for the 67th annual Pierce City Christmas parade, held Dec. 12 on Commercial Street. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

The Pierce City High School Flag Corps were part of the Dec. 12 lineup at the 67th annual Pierce City Christmas parade. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Members of the Pierce City marching band pumped up the Christmas spirit during the annual Pierce City Christmas parade, held Dec. 12, with a variety of familiar holiday tunes. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Passenger Ben Slagle was this year’s Grand Marshal at the 67th annual Pierce City Christmas parade. His wife, Jane, was also named, but not pictured. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

The Grinch hopped a ride aboard the antique fire truck, entered into the annual Pierce City Christmas parade by the Barry County Shriners Club Firehouse Gang. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

It was a Frozen evening for spectators at the 67th annual Pierce City Christmas parade, and the Animal Clinic of Pierce City took in plenty of “ooohhs” and “aaahhhs” with their critter-filled float, carrying featuring Olaf and Sven. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Members of the Patriot Guard displayed their holiday spirit with this reindeer-themed float during the 67th annual Pierce City Christmas parade, held Dec. 12 on Commercial Street. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Decatur Lodge No. 400 of Pierce City pleased the children with tossed treats during the annual Pierce City Christmas parade, held Dec. 12. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

It might not be a bad thing to be the Black Sheep of the family, especially when it is a John Deere, displayed during the 67th annual Christmas parade in Pierce City, held Dec. 12. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

This International Harvester Farmall was one of the tractor entries at Pierce City’s 67th annual Christmas Parade, held Dec. 12. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

This 1955 model John Deere tractor, driven by Alan Obermann in the annual Pierce City Christmas parade, honored Wilmer Bray, a local farmer that was active in the American Legion and in the community for many years. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

This Little Red Corvette might have sparked a familiar Prince tune in the minds of some spectators, but the wreath in the windshield was a timely reminder that this is the holiday season, and the vehicle was part of the 67th annual Christmas parade in Pierce City. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Oh what fun it is to ride — on a Twister Alley Raceway cart — in the annual Pierce City Christmas parade. These raceway wheelers showed spectators just how much fun these little machines can be. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Christmas lights won’t help conceal the camp, but the guys with Wide Range Bovine Unlimited didn’t seem to notice at the annual Christmas parade, held Dec. 12 in Pierce City. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

The United States Postal Service had a friendly reminder to get those Christmas cards in the mail early with their themed float in Saturday’s Pierce City Christmas parade. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Christmas parade sponsors, Pierce City Arts Council, wished spectators a very Merry Christmas during Saturday’s annual holiday parade in Pierce City. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Santa Claus brought up the tail end of Saturday's annual Pierce City Christmas Parade, calling greetings to the crowds and warming hearts with his familiar "ho, ho, ho." Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

It was a lonely ride for the only equine entry in Saturday’s annual Pierce City Christmas Parade, but he was sure to take top honors in his category! Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com