Jim Sanderson was the grand marshal of the Clinton Christmas Parade. - Ken Leinart

Clinton Mayor Scott Burton was joined on his parade ride by his daughter, Sarah, who is on the brink of setting the all-time girls’ basketball scoring record at Clinton High School. - Ken Leinart

Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank was impressed by the crowd at the Clinton Christ- mas Parade, saying afterward that she wore out her candy-throwing arm. - Ken Leinart

The float of Milestone Church came in first place, the winner of $250. - Ken Leinart

Black Oak Baptist Church won $175 with its second-place float. - Ken Leinart

Lowe’s Tows took third place and $100 for its float that featured fake snow that was blown toward the onlookers. - Ken Leinart