Antioch celebrates start of Christmas season with annual Holiday DeLites festivities in Rivertown
![Santa & Mrs. Claus (aka Angelo & Sharon Pappas), make an appearance with some elves in their sleigh during Antioch's annual Holiday DeLites Parade in downtown, Saturday, December 3, 2016.](http://antiochherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSCF1409-1024x768.jpg)
Santa & Mrs. Claus (aka Angelo & Sharon Pappas), make an appearance with some elves in their sleigh during Antioch’s annual Holiday DeLites Parade in downtown, Saturday, December 3, 2016.
Winners of the parade contest for the various categories, announced on Monday, are as followsL
1. Civic: The Antioch Historical Society with their Antique Fire Truck accompanied by Diane Burgis
2. Patriotic: East County Veterans Support Service
3. Commercial: Oddly Unique
4. Musical: Deer Valley Marching Band
5. Cultural: Los Centarios with the dancing horses
6. Dance: Melody’s Dance Studio
7. Club: Woman’s Club
8. Youth: El Campanil Children’s Theater
9. Entertainment: Dance Extreme Competition Jazz Team
![The panel of judges included Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello, Katie Cook and Tom LaMothe in their various period costumes.](http://antiochherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSCF1355-1024x768.jpg)
The panel of judges included Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello, Katie Cook and Tom LaMothe in their various period costumes.
![sean-lani-wright-family](http://antiochherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Sean-Lani-Wright-family-1024x682.jpg)
Antioch’s new Mayor-Elect Dr. Sean Wright, his wife Lani and their children participated in the parade. photo by Michael Pohl
![A No Shave November bearded Antioch Police Chief Allan Cantando tosses out candy from the department's assault vehicle. Photo above by Michael Pohl.](http://antiochherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_2119-1024x682.jpg)
A No Shave November bearded Antioch Police Chief Allan Cantando tosses out candy from the department’s assault vehicle. Photo above by Michael Pohl.
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