Despite chilly temperatures and wind chills in the teens, a large crowd turned out Friday night, Dec. 6, to enjoy the 2024 Bellefontaine Hometown Christmas parade, building up anticipation for a fun-filled holiday season. Ohio Hi-Point Career Construction Trades Academy students parade through the downtown area on their float, which featured a framed structure with colorful Christmas lights. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR)
The mischievous Grinch makes his way into Bellefontaine Friday night during the Hometown Christmas Parade on the back of a Bellefontaine Police Department cruiser. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR)
Marshall, Chase and fellow members of the Paw Patrol get into action Friday night on the festive Tanner’s Towing & Recovery float. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR)
Family and friends from the Huntsville Fire Department wave from the truck Friday night. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR)
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer parades into town Friday night on the Mary Rutan Health float. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR)
The Raider marching band plays “Jingle Bells” during the parade. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR)