Santa Claus flipped the switch turning on the holiday lights in Heritage park and then welcomed numerous boys and girls to hear their Christmas wishes as the 22nd annual Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce parade wrapped up Friday evening.

The event with 41 registered entries ranging from 4-H clubs, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to Harley Davidson motorcycles drew a big attendance from the public to watch the floats as they made their way down Eisenhower Drive and 6th Street.

The Mayor’s Award of $200 went to the Church of the Nazarene, $150 awards including the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Award went to the Foot Locker entry, the County Commission Award to Faith Tabernacle, the Founder’s Award to the Humboldt 4-H Club, and the Youth Award to Next Step Dance Studio.