And the winner is…Left: Joy & Co.’s Paisley Howard-Larsen looked adorable in Christmas long johns. Above: Jack Stone and Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply won the Best Holiday Spirit award in the 2015 Oh Ole Night parade. Suzanne Sherman, with the Ruby’s Pantry marchers, visits along the parade route.
The Grand Marais mayor traditionally lights the Christmas tree in downtown Grand Marais after the holiday parade. This year Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux was out of town on the day of the parade, so he initiated a contest to offer the honor of lighting the big Christmas tree to a local child. Mayor Arrowsmith DeCoux received a number of entries and selected the one from Hailey Anderson.
Hailey is 5 years old and in kindergarten. Her essay answer to the mayor’s question is on the right.
Parade winners
Winning the Best Overall Travelling Gnome Trophy was the Grand Marais Holiday Station Store featuring Santa Claus and helpers in a sleigh pulled by a sideby side ATV. The award for Best Holiday/Scandinavian Theme went to the energetic Ruby’s Pantry volunteers.
Winning Cutest Entry honors was Joy & Co., making winter long johns look stylish.
And Best Holiday Spirit went to the colorfully decorated kayak float of Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply.
The “Oh Ole Night”event on Friday, November 27 was brightened by Christmas carolers.
The Cook County Chamber of Commerce gave awards for the Best Decorated Window. White Pine North took first place and Birchbark Gifts was second. Tying for third place were Gunflint Mercantile and Sivertson Gallery.
After the parade and tree lighting, fireworks were enjoyed by all.
The Sivertson Gallery polar bear handed out hugs to parade watchers.
Katie Willard of Visit Cook County cheers as Hailey Anderson of Grand Marais lights the big Christmas tree in Harbor Park.
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