2023 Mitchell Parade of Lights draws a festive crowd

A record 54 Entries & 63 Total Vehicles rang in the 2023 Christmas holiday season during Tuesday’s Mitchell Parade of Lights. The theme was “Songs of Christmas.”

In the Small Business category:

Best Use of Theme: MidWest Service & Platinum Entertainment

Best Use of Lights: Zach Scott Construction

Grand Marshal Favorite: ElFstrand Ace Hardware

For Large Business:

Best Use of Theme: Trail King

Best Use of Lights: Toshiba Tone Products

Grand Marshal Favorite: Toshiba Tone Products

For Community Organization:

Best Use of Theme: Area Community Theatre in Mitchell

Best Use of Lights: Mitchell Figure Skating Club

Grand Marshal Favorite: First Reformed Church

This year’s judges were Jeff Logan, Luke Hagen and Dan Sabers.