Winners of the 26th annual Country Financial Light Parade were presented their winnings Thursday afternoon at the Safford City Hall Annex. Prior to presenting the checks, parade sponsor, Vaughn Grant with Country Financial, thanked everyone who participated and said that he doesn’t think of the event in terms of sponsorship, saying that it’s just fun.
This year approximately 70 vehicles participated from 50 organizations and businesses. The winners were:
School Category: Arizona Arts Academy
Float: “Rockin’ In a Winter Wonderland
Church Category: The Way World Outreach
Float: “Snow Globe Winter at the Way”
Representatives from The Way were not available
Family & Friends Category: Graham & Greenlee Jeepers.
Float: “Graham & Greenlee County Jeepers”
Charity: Mission 22
Small Business Category: A&E Mobile Repair
Float: Tool-Maters Winter Wonderland
Charity: The Safe House
Large Business Category: Open Loop
Float: Cabin Fever
Charity: Gila Valley Samaritan House
Representatives from Open Loop were not available
Non-Profit Category: Graham County Electric Coop
Charity: Our Neighbor’s Farm and Pantry
Government Category: Graham County
Float: Winter Wonderland in Graham County
Charity: House of Hope
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