Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont capped its 33rd Annual Light Up Clermont ’22 festivities with a Hometown Parade in Historic Downtown Clermont on Saturday, December 3rd. Forty-eight entries made up the “Claus in Clermont” themed parade this year complete with decorated floats, bands, dance teams and many more creative entries.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus were on hand to wish everyone a wonderful Holiday Season!
A panel of judges had the difficult task of deciding the best of the best for this year’s parade entries. Six categories were awarded as follows.
Best in Show
1. Shooting Stars Dance School of Performing Arts
2. JMC Builders Group
Best Adult Float
1. South Lake Elks Lodge #1848
2. Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
Best Marching Band
1. East Ridge High School Band
2. East Ridge Middle School/ Lake Minneola High School
Best Performing Group
1. Clermont Academy of Dance
2. Not Just Dance
Best Juvenile Float
1. Lake County Rowing Team
2. Girl Scouts of South Lake
Best Decorated Vehicle
1. Dreamcatcher Horse Rescue
2. The Brace Place
