The annual Holiday Christmas Parade kicked off the holiday season with thousands of people lining the streets of Alpena to watch as the Alpena High marching band, floats and Santa Claus made their way along the parade route.
After the parade, lighting of the Christmas tree at Culligan Plaza sponsored by Hospice of Michigan and the Alpena DDA took place.
Parade float results
Non-commercial
1. Thnder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
2. Navigators U.S. Scouts Alpena
3. Miss Rogers City/Nautical Festival
4. DDA?Santa Claus
5. Tri-Point Church of God
Commercial
1. The Home Depot
2. Alpena Indoor Flea Market
3. Lafarge
For more photos from this event go to cu.thealpenanews.com.
After the parade, lighting of the Christmas tree at Culligan Plaza sponsored by Hospice of Michigan and the Alpena DDA took place.
Parade float results
Non-commercial
1. Thnder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
2. Navigators U.S. Scouts Alpena
3. Miss Rogers City/Nautical Festival
4. DDA?Santa Claus
5. Tri-Point Church of God
Commercial
1. The Home Depot
2. Alpena Indoor Flea Market
3. Lafarge
For more photos from this event go to cu.thealpenanews.com.

