December 8, 2025 - (Photo Album) - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Committee announces the winners of the 2025 Annual Santa’s Christmas Parade, which was held this past Saturday, December 6th. The theme for the parade was “Silver Bells” Roger Doyle, this year’s Grand Marshal led the Parade.
Winners by Category are:
Individual Category
1st Place – Marlin Brewer, aka Mr. Smiley
2nd Place – Peyton McGee, 2025 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen
3rd Place – Cheyenne Gaddis , Shelby County Pageant
School Category
1st Place – FLM Primary School
2nd Place – CHS Marching Band
3rd Place – CHS Chaparrals
Church Category
1st Place – St. Therese Catholic Church
2nd Place – Hillcrest Baptist Church
3rd Place – Abundant Love Ministries
Civic Organization Category
1st Place – Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department
2nd Place – Shelby County Youth Soccer
3rd Place – Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center
Business Category
1st Place – Southern Fluid Solutions
2nd Place – Farmers State Bank
3rd Place – Mesa Natural Gas Solutions
Overall Best in Show – St. Therese Catholic Church
Thank you to all our sponsors: Presenting Sponsor, HR Group; Competition Sponsor, City of Center; Grand Marshal Sponsor, Dazzle Me Pink and Blue; and Silver Sponsors Farmers State Bank, Holiday Nursing and Rehabilitation and Specter, Inc.
Thank you to the Center Police Department for assisting with traffic. Thank you to the Center Fire Department for transporting the City of Center City Council and Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department for transporting Santa Claus. Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the evening!
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
