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Marco Island Christmas Parade 2011

Traditional Christmas songs sung by the Presbyterian Church group at the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.

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Traditional Christmas songs sung by the Presbyterian Church group at the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.

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  • Mutual of Omaha Fire Rescue Foundation float passes the crowd during the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • The Knights of Columbus float in front of the judges during the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Traditional Christmas songs sung by the Presbyterian Church group at the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Marco Island Yacht Club float enters the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Marco Chamber of Commerce float in the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • The Marco Police Color Guard helping open the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • A motorcycle procession, the riders carrying toys for tots kicked off the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Members of the Marco Island yacht Club tailgate before the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Santa Claus, the grand finale of the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Island Montessori academy float in the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Marco Island Dance Academy, 2 of 2 during the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Marco island dance Academy, 1 of 2 during the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • The Newcomers enter the scene in the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Strolling musician James Stephen Farnsworth entertained the crowd during the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • The ladies from Just Friends perform Carols during the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • YMCA float in the 24th annual Christmas Island Style parade on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.

Christmas Island Style continued on Marco with the 24th annual parade.  An obviously widely popular event, the streets were lined with people in anticipation of a parade started by a motorcycle escort, local color guards and a procession of floats and performances by local businesses, schools and civic organizations.  Afterwards the judges met and will announce this years winning floats within 8 categories.

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