By Sam Parsons

Oskaloosa Main Street hosted the 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade in the city of Oskaloosa on Saturday night. Holiday activities were offered all day throughout Oskaloosa and the parade persisted through Saturday’s snowfall with a record number of floats. Thousands of people flocked to the streets of Oskaloosa to watch the parade, which was yet another successful run for Oskaloosa.

Additionally, Oskaloosa Main Street announced the winners of the Home Decorating Contest and Window Decorating Contest last week as part of their slate of holiday events:

Home Decorating Contest

Best in Show Winner: Enza Lobberecht, 1868 270th Street

The Griswold Award Winner: Rob & Dana Lines, 304 C Avenue East

Most Festive Winner: Wade & Jodi Steinlage, 201 West Glendale

Best Use of Lights Winner: Mark Mauer, 2000 Carbonado Road

Best Use of Color Winner: Ben & Mindy Hoskinson, 2166 Forest Avenue

Window Decorating Contest

Winner: Mahaska Drug

Other Participating Locations: Crouse’s House of Flowers, Tropical Rayz, Shop Jen Miracle, Town Square Dental, Eagle’s Nest, Re/Max Pride, Paula J’s Beauty Bar