DAILY LEADER / RACHEL EIDE / Pike National Bank’s Winter Wonderland float was named the winner in the business category in the Christmas parade competition.

Brookhaven Technical Center’s float depicting a workshop for every stage of the construction trades, won the school category in the Brookhaven Christmas parade judging Thursday night.

Miss Merry Christmas Sara Terrell smiles for the parade goers Thursday night.

Grace Baptist Church’s float earned the prize for most inspirational theme winner.

The Exchange Club’s float, featuring live calliope music, the restored carousel horses and a moving merry-go-round, won the best children’s theme category.

Horses made a return to the Christmas parade this year after several years’ absence.

Easthaven Baptist Church’s float, celebrating “In God We Trust,’ won the religious category.

The Brookhaven High School Marching Band strikes up some festive music to get the crowd in a Christmas mood.