One of my favorite photos of the night. Kudos to this man who successfully converted a motor vehicle into a delightful train.

The roaring flames from this float by balloonists was a highlight of the parade for many of us.

There are times when you don't want to be a cameraman suspended over a Christmas Parade. (Fortunately, the flames were turned off at key points along the route.)

Do you believe in angels? I am not sure which local church put on this exhibit (let me know if you do), but I enjoyed it.

The people from Fox11 TV pose in front of the NBC office - are they trying to say something?

One of my favorite floats.

Thousands of people line the streets to watch the Christmas parade.

A local school celebrates the Chinese New Year. Ah, that's the politically correct way to celebrate the sacred holiday of Christmas.

Drummers from a high school band. (I think this was New London Senior High.)

Mayor Timothy Hanna enjoys the parade. I had the privilege of chatting with him for a while. He's a real credit to our community, in my opinion. We talked about what a great place Appleton is. We both feel that there is no better community anywhere than Appleton, Wisconsin.

Many of us were hoping for a little global warming during the parade, although that's probably not what this exhibit was about.

A clown - I think this was part of the Chinese New Year exhibit from a school.

Participation in a long, cold parade is one of the many benefits of being in a school band. Actually, when the temperature is tolerable (it was tonight), it might be pretty fun.

One of the last floats in the parade.

After the parade...

Appleton's highly respected Mayor Timothy Hanna sits with local TV personalities after the parade to be interviewed.

College Avenue is gradually clearing now. . .

Two girls demonstrate how to stay warm with blankets while watching the parade.