Sunday Dec 04 2011
The Festival Of Lights Parade
By: Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer dances his way down High Street for the Festival of Lights Parade.
Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer dances his way down High Street for the Festival of Lights Parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Martin and Dawn Scheihing ride with the Auburn Presbyterian Church in the Festival of Lights parade.
Martin and Dawn Scheihing ride with the Auburn Presbyterian Church in the Festival of Lights parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Cars and floats of all shapes and sizes rolled down High Street in Auburn, brilliantly lit up for the Festival of Lights Parade.
Cars and floats of all shapes and sizes rolled down High Street in Auburn, brilliantly lit up for the Festival of Lights Parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The Festival of Lights brought out lots of favorite characters including Frosty the Snowman.
The Festival of Lights brought out lots of favorite characters including Frosty the Snowman.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Linda Donnelly of Think Auburn First, waves to parade spectators watching the Festival of Lights Parade.
Linda Donnelly of Think Auburn First, waves to parade spectators watching the Festival of Lights Parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The Placer County Sheriff Color Guard kicks off the Festival of Lights Parade.
The Placer County Sheriff Color Guard kicks off the Festival of Lights Parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Karl Fischer with his two year old daughter Arshay Fischer , get ready to take in the Festival of Lights Parade with their matching Santa suits
Karl Fischer with his two year old daughter Arshay Fischer , get ready to take in the Festival of Lights Parade with their matching Santa suits
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
E.V. Cain Middle School marching band played Christmas songs while marching down High Street.
E.V. Cain Middle School marching band played Christmas songs while marching down High Street.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Almalee Grisham of Auburn, walks with Pride Industries in the Festival of Lights Parade.
Almalee Grisham of Auburn, walks with Pride Industries in the Festival of Lights Parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
E.V. Cain Middle School marching band played Christmas songs while marching down High Street.
E.V. Cain Middle School marching band played Christmas songs while marching down High Street.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The Boy Scouts sing Christmas carols and wave to people they might know in the Festival of Lights parade.
The Boy Scouts sing Christmas carols and wave to people they might know in the Festival of Lights parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Sierra PreSchool?s float was full of bright smiles including ones from Grayson, Bill and Juli Marty of Auburn.
Sierra PreSchool?s float was full of bright smiles including ones from Grayson, Bill and Juli Marty of Auburn.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Gary Krezman drives his 1926 touring model T car loaded with friends and family with the rest of the Mother Load Model T Club in the Festival of Lights Parade.
Gary Krezman drives his 1926 touring model T car loaded with friends and family with the rest of the Mother Load Model T Club in the Festival of Lights Parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Floats brightly decorated and loaded with smiling kids like the iLearn Academy float make their way down High Street passed the judges in hopes to win a trophy.
Floats brightly decorated and loaded with smiling kids like the iLearn Academy float make their way down High Street passed the judges in hopes to win a trophy.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The C Ranch from Auburn, brought out all their animal friends to dazzle the parade spectators.
The C Ranch from Auburn, brought out all their animal friends to dazzle the parade spectators.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Honey Cowen of C Ranch, rides her horse with her other furry friends during the Festival of Lights Parade in Auburn.
Honey Cowen of C Ranch, rides her horse with her other furry friends during the Festival of Lights Parade in Auburn.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The Warren T. Eich Intermediate School marching band keeps a beat while marching in the Festival of Light Parade.
The Warren T. Eich Intermediate School marching band keeps a beat while marching in the Festival of Light Parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Kimberly Henson of the Texas Longhorn Experience and Longhorn Meat Company, with her faithful steed Jazzy, ride down High Street bringing sheers to all as they pass.
Kimberly Henson of the Texas Longhorn Experience and Longhorn Meat Company, with her faithful steed Jazzy, ride down High Street bringing sheers to all as they pass.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Audrey Powell and Alexis Bartlett keep bundled up on a chilly night during the Festival of Lights Parade.
Audrey Powell and Alexis Bartlett keep bundled up on a chilly night during the Festival of Lights Parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Susie Heuer rides her bike with her friends at the Ophir School during the Festival of Lights Parade.
Susie Heuer rides her bike with her friends at the Ophir School during the Festival of Lights Parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The Placer County Pageant Queens and Ambassadors rides in a giant sleigh during the Festival of Lights Parade. The Queens and Ambassadors all do charity work throughout the year.
The Placer County Pageant Queens and Ambassadors rides in a giant sleigh during the Festival of Lights Parade. The Queens and Ambassadors all do charity work throughout the year.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Cars and floats of all shapes and sizes rolled down High Street in Auburn, brilliantly lit up for the Festival of Lights Parade.
Cars and floats of all shapes and sizes rolled down High Street in Auburn, brilliantly lit up for the Festival of Lights Parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The Placer High marching band played Christmas on Parade during the Festival of Lights Parade.
The Placer High marching band played Christmas on Parade during the Festival of Lights Parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The Placer High ASB float was full of spirit and cheer in this years parade.
The Placer High ASB float was full of spirit and cheer in this years parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Becky Matthews, sophomore at Placer High, waves the giant Placer spirit flag down High Street leading the way for the ASB float.
Becky Matthews, sophomore at Placer High, waves the giant Placer spirit flag down High Street leading the way for the ASB float.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Jean Whitecotton of Rocklin, celebrates her 89th birthday with her family float during the Festival of Lights Parade. Whitecotton was a graduate of Placer High in 1940.
Jean Whitecotton of Rocklin, celebrates her 89th birthday with her family float during the Festival of Lights Parade. Whitecotton was a graduate of Placer High in 1940.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The Auburn Jeep Club entered 250 feet of decked out customized jeeps in the Auburn Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday night.
The Auburn Jeep Club entered 250 feet of decked out customized jeeps in the Auburn Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday night.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Chris Whitecotton walks alongside his family?s float celebrating his grandmother Jean Whitecotton 89th birthday.
Chris Whitecotton walks alongside his family?s float celebrating his grandmother Jean Whitecotton 89th birthday.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The Sugar Plump Fairies spread their good wishes during the Auburn Festival of Lights Parade. From left is Cinnamon Smith, Cheri Williams, Joanie Tristant, Kathi Daugherty.
The Sugar Plump Fairies spread their good wishes during the Auburn Festival of Lights Parade. From left is Cinnamon Smith, Cheri Williams, Joanie Tristant, Kathi Daugherty.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The Boy Scout Troop 121 of Granite Bay, rolls through town on their unicycles, doing tricks and getting a lot of cheers.
The Boy Scout Troop 121 of Granite Bay, rolls through town on their unicycles, doing tricks and getting a lot of cheers.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Joan Harris of Sierra Foothills Unitarian Universalists Church in Auburn, has fun with the rest of her church members marching in the parade.
Joan Harris of Sierra Foothills Unitarian Universalists Church in Auburn, has fun with the rest of her church members marching in the parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The Festival of Lights Parade in Auburn attracted people from all over who came to see over 100 entries including floats, animals, marching bands and of course the big finish, Santa Clause.
The Festival of Lights Parade in Auburn attracted people from all over who came to see over 100 entries including floats, animals, marching bands and of course the big finish, Santa Clause.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Gayla Burk rides her horse Rocky who is all decorated up for the Festival of Lights.
Gayla Burk rides her horse Rocky who is all decorated up for the Festival of Lights.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The young boys from Auburn Extreme Powersports ride their modified ATV?s in the parade.
The young boys from Auburn Extreme Powersports ride their modified ATV?s in the parade.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
A float of Little Miss Princess in the Auburn Festival Of Lights Parade waves to the spectators.
A float of Little Miss Princess in the Auburn Festival Of Lights Parade waves to the spectators.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Luke Brodie, 12 of Auburn, plays the drums for the Pyronauts band durint the Festival of Lights.
Luke Brodie, 12 of Auburn, plays the drums for the Pyronauts band durint the Festival of Lights.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The Nights of Columbus at the Festival of Lights Parade in Auburn.
The Nights of Columbus at the Festival of Lights Parade in Auburn.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Pat Klotz, riding her Harley Davidson with the Boozefighters Club of Aubur, waves to the thousands of spectators during the Festival of Lighs Parade in Auburn on Saturday night.
Pat Klotz, riding her Harley Davidson with the Boozefighters Club of Aubur, waves to the thousands of spectators during the Festival of Lighs Parade in Auburn on Saturday night.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Chuck and Glenda Cooper get a ride atop of a 52 Chevy with their furry friend Maggie during the Festival of Lights.
Chuck and Glenda Cooper get a ride atop of a 52 Chevy with their furry friend Maggie during the Festival of Lights.