12-15-10 —     The weather was clear and the crowds were great Friday evening for the 40th Annual Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade.

    The procession included 63 entries with more than 1,400 participants.

    With lights and lots of holiday spirit, floats, antique cars, wagons, horses, and even a houseboat were included in this year's parade.

    Eulah Johnson with the Chamber of Commerce noted that this year's event went very well.

    Prizes were awarded in three different divisions of the float competition.

    Wayne County High School FFA won first place in the Best Academic Float category.

    First place in the Best Business Float category went to A Southern Accent. Wal-Mart won second place and Factory Connection won third place in that division.

    Clay Hill Baptist Church won first place in the Best Non-Profit Float Category. Second place went to Cub Scout Troop #164. Turning Point Church Teens won third place.

    The Saddle Chicks received first place for the Best Decorated Wagon.

    Prizes were also announced by the Chamber of Commerce for the Holiday Decorating Contest.

    First place in the residential category went to Jared and Katrina Crabtree. Lair's Flowers and Gifts won first place in the business category.