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Seen on Scene: At Santa’s Electric Night Parade

The start of Santa's Electric Night Parade
(Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review) A Volkswagen Beetle is topped with Snoopy and Woodstock in a canoe was part of a group of vintage Volkswagens in Santa's Electric Night Parade on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.
(Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review) Mike Pacini, chairman of Santa's Electric Night Parade, showcases his Christmas tie on Saturday, Dec. 1, during the parade.
(Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review) Boulder City Councilwoman Peggy Leavitt waives to the crowd during Santa's Electric Night Parade on Dec. 1, in downtown Boulder City.
(Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review) J.D. Owens entertains his 2-year-old daughter Braelynn Owens visiting an inflatable snowman before the start of Santa's Electric Night Parade on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in downtown Boulder City.
(Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review) Originally from Germany, Switzerland and Belgium, a group of friends gathers each December for an outdoor party and to watch Santa's Electric Night Parade in downtown Boulder City. Joining the festivities this year on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, were, from left, Sabine Barclay, Jose Rementeria, Carmen Kirchner, Harald Brandl, Patrick Lellieu, Sabine Schneider, Richard Schneider and Robert Barclay.
(Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review) Jamey Hood grand marshal Santa’s Electric Night Parade and principal of Garrett Junior High School, waves to the crowd during Saturday, Dec. 1.
(Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review) Boulder City Police Officer Scott Pastore and his horse, Odie, start off the 47th annual Santa's Electric Night Parade in Boulder City on Saturday, Dec. 1.
(Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review) Dr. Spanky's Musical Menagerie debuted a double-decker float on Saturday, Dec. 1, in Santa's Electric Night Parade in Boulder City.
(Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review) Santa's Electric Night Parade in Boulder City includes people and organizations from all over, including the National Park Service and Smokey Bear.
(Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review) Helping keep parade watchers warm while raising funds for the Boulder City Fire Fighters Association by selling hot cocoa on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, were Wade Ray and Coral Leon.
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47th annual Santa’s Electric Night Parade Winners

BCHS marching band and guard, band/marching unit

Boulder Business Development, business

Super Summer Theatre, community organization

Dance Etc., dance unit

Boulder City High School rodeo club, equestrian

Silverstate Wranglers, family/club

John Walker, individual adult

Bonanza Army JROTC, military/civil group

Vintage Volkwagens and Friends, motor/car group

Angel Fire Department, other/nonprofit fire truck

Faith Christian Church, religious organization

Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, youth group

Santa Caz, citizen

Cinderella Youth Development/judge’s choice

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