2021 Monett Christmas Parade

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Members of the Tom Wolfe Memorial VFW Post 4207 an its Auxiliary braved the chilly temperatures Saturday morning to give salutations to spectators lining Broadway during the annual Christmas Parade in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
The Monett High School Pizzazz Poms stepped lively down Broadway on Saturday morning during the annual Christmas Parade, hosted by the Monett Chamber of Commerce. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
The Monett High School Marching Band performed holiday music, getting spectators into the spirit, during Saturday’s annual Christmas Parade in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Monett High School’s 2021 Mr. St. Nick Daniel Geiss, and Miss Merry Christmas Shaelyn Gonzalez, held place of honor in the Christmas Parade lineup on Saturday morning. The holiday duo tossed waves and smiles to spectators lining Broadway. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

Miss Merry Christmas attendant Gwen Lesué was all smiles during Saturday’s annual Christmas Parade down Broadway in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Karsyn Rhea, Monett High School’s Miss Merry Christmas attendant, was bundled up against the cold Saturday morning as she rode down Broadway in the annual Christmas Parade. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Vintage cars, many of which were represented by members of the Cassville Cruisers car club, were prevalent in Saturday’s Christmas Parade in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
The Monett Lions Club took to Broadway on Saturday in the annual Christmas Parade, hosted by the Monett Chamber of Commerce. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
The Pierce City Eagles were represented by the high school marching band in Saturday’s annual Christmas Parade in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
The Barry County Firehouse Gang braved Saturday’s chilly temperatures to participate in the annual Monett Christmas Parade. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
The Joplin Shrine Club once again brought out its pirate ship and tossed its candy booty overboard to eager children waiting to gather the sweet treats during Monett’s annual Christmas Parade on Saturday. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Monett’s eighth-grade band marched proudly down Broadway during Saturday’s annual Christmas Parade, playing a few well rehearsed holiday tunes. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Some vintage vehicles were dressed to the nines in celebration of the season during Saturday’s annual Christmas Parade in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
AEM Missouri Jr. Teen 2022 Jasmine Buchholz’s crown sparkled brightly in the sun during Saturday’s annual Christmas Parade on Broadway in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Monett Veterinary Hospital was out in force on Saturday, with plenty of canine companions marching down Broadway during the annual Christmas Parade, hosted by the Monett Chamber. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Decorated for the season, Horner’s Frame and Collision’s 1952 Ford was a cheery sight on a chilly morning during Monett’s annual Christmas Parade. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Purdy Eagles Marching Band struck up a holiday tune during Monett’s annual Christmas Parade on Saturday morning. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Purdy High School’s Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas, Matthew Cornelius and Mkena Propps, waved to spectators lining Broadway during Monett’s annual Christmas Parade. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Twister Alley Raceway was well represented in this year’s Christmas Parade in Monett, sparking dreams for many youngsters of owning their own go karts. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Unbreakable Strength and Fitness has been keeping secrets, as a surprisingly buff Santa handed out presents to the children on their float during Saturday’s Christmas Parade in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Barry County Sheriff Danny Boyd and his wife, Frannie, made an appearance at this year’s Christmas Parade in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
All aboard the Polar Express as the Animal Clinic of Pierce City chugs into the holiday season. The passengers aboard waved goodbye to the spectators on Broadway during this year’s annual Christmas Parade in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
St. Lawrence Catholic Youth entered a charming float in this year’s Christmas Parade with all of the elements of the holiday represented, including Cindy from Whoville, a Snowman and a Gingerbread Man. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Fuente de agua viva Hispanic dance team from the Nazarene Church in Monett performed a graceful praise dance during Saturday’s Christmas Parade in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
The Monett Post Office float in Saturday’s Christmas Parade in Monett was a timely reminder to get those gifts in the mail early. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
The Warrior Watch Riders rumbled their way down Broadway during Saturday’s annual Christmas Parade in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
The Verona Tillers and Toilers Garden Club float boasted the theme of Christmas in the Garden. The float was part of this year’s Christmas Parade in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
With turkeys adorned in Christmas lights and horses boasting bows, the float from Hillside Poultry and Consignment Auction in Saturday’s Christmas Parade in Monett proved to be a unique way of welcoming the holiday season. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
It looked like the float from Pheniox Custom Baits was ready to drop into the lake for some Christmas fishing. The entry was showcased at this year’s Christmas Parade in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Boy Scout Troop 38 marched proudly down Broadway in Saturday’s annual Christmas Parade in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Among the plethora of tractors, vintage vehicles and work equipment showcased in this year’s Christmas Parade in Monett was this tribute to Wilmer Bray, a John Deere 70 series tractor bought in 1955 at Hilton Implement Co. in Monett. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com
Winding up this year’s Christmas Parade in Monett, horse-drawn buggies and individual horses and riders clip-clopped their way merrily down Broadway. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com