WILDWOOD — It had pirates, it had Donald Duck, it had Santa, it had candy tosses, it even had a shark shooting snow at spectators along the parade route. In other words, the Wildwood Christmas parade had something for everyone.
As night fell, fire engines, floats, and cars lined up to make their way from 15th and Central in North Wildwood, through the city, into the Crest and then back to the Wildwoods Convention Center for the highlight of the evening – the lighting of the city’s seven Christmas trees by representatives of the Wildwood Jaycees.
After the lighting, parade-goers were invited inside the Convention Center where they could walk through a winter wonderland of crafters and their wares.
UPDATE – Following the Greater Wildwood Jaycees annual Christmas parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, trophies were awarded to various categories. The award for best overall was given to the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce. Other winners are listed below.
Community Service Division:
1st Place: Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum
2nd Place: 15th Street Fire Company
3rd Place: St. Demitrios Greek Orthodox Church
Commercial Division:
1st Place: Crest Savings Bank
2nd Place: The Deck at Holly Beach
3rd Place: Wildwoods Convention Center
Fire Company Division:
1st Place: Goshen Volunteer Fire Company
2nd Place: TownBank Fire Company
3rd Place: West Wildwood Fire Company
Best Individual/Small Group:
1st Place: Brownie Troop #42540
2nd Place: Wildwood High School Marching Band
3rd Place: Cape Trinity
Public Service Division:
1st Place: Wildwood Public Works
Most Original:
1st Place: Bill Shisler (Decorated Boat)
Best Illuminated:
1st Place: West Cape May Fire Company
Best Comedy:
1st Place: Vietnam Vets & American Legion
Best Overall Fire Company:
1st Place: Ocean View Volunteer Fire Company
Best Overall:
1st Place: Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Spirit Award:
1st place: Snowflake Star Fairy (Suzanne Muldowney)
The Jaycees wish to thank all who assisted and participated in making this yet another wonderful event.
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