Hundreds gather for Parade of Lights event

Parents and children wave at the passing procession of vehicles and floats during the Parade of Lights on Friday.

The rain finally eased up and the skies cleared just in time as hundreds of people braved the evening chill and lined the streets of Mountain Home to help usher in the holiday season during the city's annual Christmas Parade of Lights.

The procession of lighted floats and costumed individuals and animals marked the first "official" appearance of Santa Claus here.

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Elmore County Circle of Hope cancer support group built a lighted archway for their parade float.

Aries Borne tells Santa that he wanted a chicken for Christmas, although he wasn't clear if wanted a toy version or one he could eat.