Rogers Community Christmas Parade Winners Announced

Main Street Rogers announces the winners of the 22^nd annual Christmas Parade held Monday night in Historic Downtown Rogers.  From approximately 75 entries, 4 were chosen as award winning. 

The Spectacular Sparkles award is awarded to the entry that presents an outstanding display of lights and/or other type of illumination.  Arvest was named the winner of this award.

The Elfin Magic Award goes to the entry that best features children as part of the entry.  Cub Scout Pack #12, chartered by Reagan Elementary PTO, was the winner of this award.

The Glory of Angels Award goes to an outstanding entry that illustrates a religious theme.  Rogers First Church of the Nazarene was named the winner of this award.

The Knock Your Stockings Off Award is given to the overall outstanding entry illustrating the parade theme: An Ozarks Christmas in Historic Downtown.  The Norman Bryant Foundation was named the winner of this award.

The parade also welcomed Santa and Mrs. Claus to the Rogers Historic District this year.  Main Street Rogers will host Santa at a specially designed Santa House in Frisco Park which will be open the Fridays and Saturdays, December 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23.  Hours each weekend will be Fridays from 5-7pm and Saturdays from 10am-4pm.

Photos with Santa will be available for a small fee, with proceeds benefiting Main Street Rogers programs.  Children may also deliver their letter to Santa in a specially marked box in the Park at any time.  Letters will be displayed in Main Street Merchant windows throughout the month.