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With special guests and added attractions, holiday parade looks to bring cheer
- The Holiday Lights Parade traveled from Moorhead to downtown Fargo, drawing crowds for a festive winter celebration.
- David Cook, president of North Dakota State University, and his wife Kate were named the parade grand marshals.
- The march started at 6:30 p.m. at Moorhead's Sixth Street and Center Avenue, moving through NP Avenue and Broadway in Fargo.
- More than 65 floats had registered by late November, including colleges, businesses and churches.
- The route included new developments near Moorhead’s 650 Block and the NP Garage for easier access.
- Organizers noted that the parade followed the state playoff game, tying community celebration to local sports.
- Spectators could enjoy the Broadway Square tree lighting and an open skating rink during the event.
- Parade organizers emphasized downtown as a shared stage for celebrating Christmas traditions.
- The event featured grand marshals as a nod to the school’s prominence in the area.
- Event organizers planned contingencies for cooler weather, noting last year’s warmth boosted attendance.
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