Calm, dry weather meant excellent conditions for the 2016 Holiday Lights Spectacular Parade in Brockport, Sunday, December 4. Organizers of the event say attendance continues to grow each year and more people are coming from farther away to enjoy the festivities, which include the lighting of the village’s holiday tree and fireworks in addition to the parade.
Brockport Deputy Mayor Bill Andrews presided over the tree lighting ceremonies in Sagawa Park following the parade. He described the crowd as, “huge.” Andrews observed the parade is also getting more spectacular each year, “… we had more crazy vehicles than ever,” he said. Deputy Mayor Andrews thanked the Brockport Police Stetson Club for their work in organizing the parade, which is now in its sixth year.
Winners of the 2016 Holiday Lights Spectacular Parade are as follows:
•Best Overall, Grand Prize Winner, $500 – “The Grinch” float entered by Sheila and Brian Thomas
•Most Creative, $250 – Spotlight Studios, “Polar Express” theme
•Best Non-Profit, $100 – Hamlin Fire Department
•Santa’s Choice, $100 – Brockport Department of Public Works
•Honorable Mention, $100 – Hamlin Dog Shelter
Members of the Brockport Police Stetson Club say next year’s parade is set for Sunday, December 3, 2017.
