Santa made a special guest appearance at the 33rd Annual Blue Jay Christmas Parade.
Photos By Michael P. Neufeld
UPDATE – Sunday, December 2 – 8:45 a.m.
Blue Jay, CA – The 33rd Annual Blue Jay Christmas Parade is history.
But judges Steve Keefe (Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty), John Wurm (John Wurm Attorney At Law) and Captain Rick Ells (Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station) had a difficult task of choosing award-winning entries from those entered in the December 1 annual event.
BEST BUSINESS – Jensen’s Finest Foods took the honors with a “Charlie Brown Christmas.”
BEST NON-BUSINESS – Uncle Sam and his penny-farthing bike rode to victory in this category.
BEST BAND – Mountain Fifes & Drums drew plenty of applause as they made they way down the parade route.
BEST THEME – Mountain West Financial’s float captured the award for showcasing the parade’s theme — “Building Dreams and Memories” with their depiction of A Family Album.
BEST OVERALL ENTRY – Rim High School’s CIF Championship Football Team probably drew the most attention during the parade.
FUNNIEST – The smoky entry from the Association of Building Contractors promoting Rebuilding Together brought smiles to the crowd especially when they saw a man reading a book while sitting on the commode.
Second District Supervisor Janice Rutherford and mountain field representative Lewis Murray were greeted by those viewing the parade.
Assemblyman Tim Donnelly (R-Twin Peaks) and his wife, Rowena, greet the crowd at the Blue Jay Christmas Parade.
For many years, Dr. Wes Kohtz was one of the judges for the parade but this year the Blue Jay optometrist decided to enter the parade.
Lots of entries handed out candy but the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Club handed out children’s books as part of its outreach program. (Photo Courtesy Jack Winsten)
ORIGINAL STORY
Blue Jay, CA – Building Dreams and Memories is the theme of the 33rd Annual Blue Jay Christmas Parade.
Santa Claus will be there when the parade steps off promptly at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 1. In addition, the parade will include musical contingents, non-profit organizations, youth groups and commercial entries.
PARADE INFORMATION
The Grinch stole plenty of applause during last year’s Blue Jay Christmas Parade. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld)
The Blue Jay Business Association reports the parade will stage along Highway 189 in Agua Fria with entries due in place at 1:30 p.m. Highway 189 will be closed from 1 p.m. to about 3:30 p.m.
The parade — sponsored by Triple Edge Accounting and Jensen’s Finest Foods — is billed as the world’s shortest parade.
Organizers suggest arriving early to secure convenient parking and reserve a prime viewing location.
SANTA PICTURES
Following the parade, Santa will delay his trip back to the North Pole to have pictures taken with children at Country Furniture (27240 Highway 189 – Blue Jay). (870)
