Presque Isle’s Light Parade
Staff photos by Joe Cyr
PATRIOTIC DISPLAY — This fire engine from Mapleton wishes all a “Merry Christmas” with its dazzling red, white and blue lights in the form of the American flag, during the Dec. 5 parade.
HISTORIC REPRESENTATION — Kim and Chris Smith of Presque Isle dress in period clothing for the December 5 holiday light parade in the Star City. Float participants were encouraged to decorate with the Sesquicentennial them. The large parade began at North Street and culminated at the UMPI campus.?
WOOF — Vehicles weren’t the only things showing off lights as this friendly canine shows.
PEACEFUL SCENE — The United Methodists Churches of Mapleton and Washburn float features a subtle, peaceful scene. 
SINGING UP A STORM — Madelyn Buzza of Mapleton carries a tune as she rides in the cab of a tractor on the Presque Isle FFA float.
LIGHT BRINGER — Wes Lavigne of Mapleton works on the lights of the Grant Memorial Church float. 
TRIO OF SMILES — All smiles are, from left, Holly O’Leary, Natalie Gillen, Anna Kilcollins of the All-Star Gymnastics float.
