Antioch celebrates the start of the Christmas season with lighted parades, tree lighting
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The judges for the parade, Tom Lamothe, Katie Bookman-Cook, Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello and retired Antioch Police Chief Allan Cantando.
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Parade MC Kenny Turnage II in his best Star Wars-themed ugly Christmas sweater.
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Councilmembers Tony Tiscareno and Lori Ogorchock.
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The Antioch Herald’s favorite float of the parade – the manger scene of the birth of Jesus by First Missionary Baptist Church.
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Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Wilson of the Delta Veterans Group.
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Councilwoman Monica Wilson.
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Supervisor Diane Burgis.
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Antioch Police Chief Tammany Brooks.
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Celebrate Antioch Foundation board member Tom Hartrick in his favorite Christmas jacket while he waits for the City Hall Christmas Tree lighting.
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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
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Antioch Councilwoman Monica Wilson standing next to Mayor Sean Wright helps lead the countdown to the City Hall Christmas Tree lighting.
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Santa & Mrs. Claus (aka Angelo and Sharon Pappas) sat for photos with children and adults before the City Hall Christmas Tree lighting.
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The City Hall Christmas Tree.
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What a beautiful parade! Thanks for all the pictures! Spectacular!