Purdy Christmas Parade 2020

Purdy Police Chief Jackie Lowe kicked off Saturday's Christmas Parade in Purdy, leading more than 80 entries down the parade route on Highway C, the most in the history of the event. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

The Purdy Eagle Marching Band played a variety of holiday tunes for spectators lined up for this year's annual Christmas Parade, held Saturday in Purdy. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

Barry County Sheriff-elect Danny Boyd and family had their Christmas spirit on display at Saturday's annual Purdy Christmas Parade. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

Purdy High School's Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas Bryce Ozbun and Alexis Davidson, waved to spectators along Purdy's Christmas Parade route on Saturday morning. The freshmen candidates were named in coronation ceremonies held Friday. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

Purdy High School's sophomore Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas candidates, Trey Hughes and Carlee Detitus, waved to spectators along Purdy's Christmas Parade route on Saturday morning. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

Junior Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas candidates from Purdy High School, Michael Stanford and Jessica Garcia, smiled and waved to spectators lining the parade route for the annual Purdy Christmas Parade, held Saturday morning. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

Purdy High School Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas senior candidates, Jake Brown and Audrey Lowe, smiled and waved to spectators lining the parade route for the annual Purdy Christmas Parade, held Saturday morning. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

This herd of tiny reindeer, from Purdy's preschool, sat in the sleigh during the annual Purdy Christmas Parade, held Saturday morning. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

Kay Lynn Harris watches over her little tyke, Elliott, representing All About Pets Animal Clinic, who gave his tiny canine companion a break, letting it ride alongside the Christmas tree in a wee wagon being pulled by his pint-sized four-wheeler. Mason Harkey, her brother, strode alongside the little man, who was proudly representing his grandpa's business, All About Pets Animal Clinic, in Saturday's annual Purdy Christmas Parade. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

Santa's little elf, Bo Prock, had the opportunity to drive a "big rig" on behalf of Eagle Logistics during Purdy's annual Christmas Parade, held Saturday morning. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

Very little will get in the way of this “reindeer” making his way through the holiday season. “Rudolph” the great big semi was one of several entries from Purdy's AH Trucking Co. in the annual Purdy Christmas Parade, held Saturday morning. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

“Oh what fun it is…” to zip down the streets in these little carts from Twister Alley during Saturday's Christmas Parade in Purdy. These feisty fast-trackers were the envy of many spectators lining the parade route. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

Who let the cows out? Does it really matter? These bucolic bovines from Edgewood Creamery were tossing tasty treats to spectators during Purdy's annual Christmas Parade, held Saturday morning. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

Firemen will rescue about anything, including the Grinch, who hitched a ride on the Barry County Shrine Club's Firehouse Gang's antique engine during Saturday's annual Christmas Parade in Purdy. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat

First Christian Church offered a new take on the journey to Bethlehem, with the three wise men showing up in a camel-coordinated barrel train instead of trekking through the desert in sandals. However, the message remains the same, that Jesus is God's gift to mankind, and is celebrated during this holy season. Melonie Roberts/Cassville Democrat