by Lisa Schauer
The annual Paw Paw Christmas parade stepped off on Sunday, December 8, followed immediately by the community’s memorial Lights of Love Christmas tree lighting during a welcome day of mild weather.
Weather cooperated with higher temperatures and sunny skies, as people lined Winchester Street, collecting candy along the parade route. Costumed characters, firetrucks, horses and Santa paraded by in a seasonal show.
The town’s Lights of Love Christmas tree lighting ceremony was dedicated to community members who have passed in recent months. Names were read from a memorial list, providing a holiday ritual for those grieving a loved one during the holidays.
Mountaineer Community Health staff handed out hot cocoa and cookies at the Paw Paw Christmas parade on Sunday, December 8.
The most decorated truck in the Paw Paw Christmas parade dazzled folks on Sunday, December 8.
Crowds gathered at the end of the Sunday’s parade to await the light of the Paw Paw Lights of Love Christmas.
The Bank of Romney showed off their classic truck during Sunday’s parade.
Who doesn’t want a hug from a soft Christmas tree?
Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Company adorned their engines for the season at Sunday’s Christmas parade.
Paw Paw’s marching musicians were in the spirit on Sunday.
Pint-sized cheerleaders brought their best to Paw Paw’s parade.
Buckets of candy were nearly empty as floats neared the end of Paw Paw’s Christmas parade.
photos by Lisa Schauer
