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Lights Fantastic Parade kicks off the holidays

By Enan Chediak, Photo Editor
December 7, 2024
Enan Chediak
Visitors to the Lights Fantastic Parade watch the Lowe’s float as it passes Dec. 7, 2024 on the Strip in Carbondale, Illinois.

The annual Lights Fantastic Parade was held December 7, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. Visitors to the parade lined the Strip and watched the Christmas decoration, bands, and the festivities during the parade. The Lights Fantastic Parade has been held in Carbondale since 1990 and has been bringing the holiday spirit to Carbondale ever since.

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Deangelo Handley
The Lights Fantastic Parade welcomes visitors Dec. 7, 2024 at the Strip in Carbondale, Illinois.

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