Holiday season has kicked off in Red Bud

LIGHTING THE TREE–Quite a crowd came out for the annual lighted parade and community tree lighting in Red Bud last Friday night. Pictured is an aerial view of Santa’s Village, located in the city hall park, during the tree lighting ceremony.

FIRST PLACE FLOAT–Luhr Bros., Inc. had a very fun and festive float in this year’s Red Bud Lighted Parade. Their entry featuring a lighted towboat that sprayed out snow earned them first place float honors. For more pictures from the parade and community tree lighting, please see this week’s print edition.