Santa says howdy: Parade of Lights kicks off Canyon Christmas

Michael Cuviello, Amarillo Globe-News

Thousands of people lined the street and city square Saturday night as the city of Canyon held its annual Parade of Lights.

Canyon Texas held its annual Parade of Lights Saturday night with thousands lining the street around the city square in downtown Canyon.
Canyon Texas held its annual Parade of Lights Saturday night with thousands lining the street around the city square in downtown Canyon.
The crowd cheers as the annual Parade of Lights marches through the square Saturday night in downtown Canyon.
The crowd cheers as the annual Parade of Lights marches through the square Saturday night in downtown Canyon.
Confined but not silenced the Grinch makes an appearance Saturday night at the Parade of Lights in Canyon, Texas.
Confined but not silenced the Grinch makes an appearance Saturday night at the Parade of Lights in Canyon, Texas.
Santa Claus waves to the crowd from his ATV Saturday night at the Parade of Lights in Canyon.
Santa Claus waves to the crowd from his ATV Saturday night at the Parade of Lights in Canyon.
The Parade of Lights makes its way down the street Saturday night in Canyon, Texas.
The Parade of Lights makes its way down the street Saturday night in Canyon, Texas.
The streets were lined with people Saturday Night awaiting the Parade of Lights in Canyon, Texas.
The streets were lined with people Saturday Night awaiting the Parade of Lights in Canyon, Texas.
Cousin Eddie of National Lampoon fame makes a holiday appearance Saturday Night during the Parade of Lights in Canyon, Texas.
Cousin Eddie of National Lampoon fame makes a holiday appearance Saturday Night during the Parade of Lights in Canyon, Texas.
Santa Claus is lounging in his best summer gear as he rides past the crowd Saturday Night during the Parade of Lights in Canyon, Texas.
Santa Claus is lounging in his best summer gear as he rides past the crowd Saturday Night during the Parade of Lights in Canyon, Texas.
The Canyon High School Marching Band gets the crowd in the Christmas Spirit Saturday Night at the Parade of Lights Canyon, Texas.
The Canyon High School Marching Band gets the crowd in the Christmas Spirit Saturday Night at the Parade of Lights Canyon, Texas.
A rider waves to the crowd Saturday night during the Parade of Lights in Canyon, Texas.
A rider waves to the crowd Saturday night during the Parade of Lights in Canyon, Texas.
The WT Herdsman lead Thunder down the road during the Parade of Lights in downtown Canyon.
The WT Herdsman lead Thunder down the road during the Parade of Lights in downtown Canyon.
Floats lit up the skies Saturday night as Canyon held its annual Parade of Lights Parade that went down fourth street and around the town square.
Floats lit up the skies Saturday night as Canyon held its annual Parade of Lights Parade that went down fourth street and around the town square.
Fireworks lit up the skies Saturday Night as thousands gather in the Canyon City Square for the lighting of the tree in Canyon, Texas.
Fireworks lit up the skies Saturday Night as thousands gather in the Canyon City Square for the lighting of the tree in Canyon, Texas.
A couple of students from Canyon High School put in the teamwork needed for the school float Friday in Canyon,Texas.
A couple of students from Canyon High School put in the teamwork needed for the school float Friday in Canyon,Texas.
A float is having its final touches put together for the Parade of Lights Saturday in Canyon , Texas.
A float is having its final touches put together for the Parade of Lights Saturday in Canyon , Texas.

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