Antioch celebrates the start of the Christmas season with lighted parades, tree lighting

The judges for the parade, Tom Lamothe, Katie Bookman-Cook, Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello and retired Antioch Police Chief Allan Cantando.

Parade MC Kenny Turnage II in his best Star Wars-themed ugly Christmas sweater.

Councilmembers Tony Tiscareno and Lori Ogorchock.

The Antioch Herald’s favorite float of the parade – the manger scene of the birth of Jesus by First Missionary Baptist Church.

Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Wilson of the Delta Veterans Group.

Councilwoman Monica Wilson.

Supervisor Diane Burgis.

Antioch Police Chief Tammany Brooks.

Celebrate Antioch Foundation board member Tom Hartrick in his favorite Christmas jacket while he waits for the City Hall Christmas Tree lighting.

 

The Antioch High Music Masters perform Christmas carols for the crowd as they await the lighting of the City Hall Christmas Tree. Click here to watch and listen: Music Masters 1

Antioch Councilwoman Monica Wilson standing next to Mayor Sean Wright helps lead the countdown to the City Hall Christmas Tree lighting.

Santa & Mrs. Claus (aka Angelo and Sharon Pappas) sat for photos with children and adults before the City Hall Christmas Tree lighting.

The City Hall Christmas Tree.

See more videos on the Antioch Herald Facebook page.


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One Comment to “Antioch celebrates the start of the Christmas season with lighted parades, tree lighting”

  1. Loretta says:

    What a beautiful parade! Thanks for all the pictures! Spectacular!

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