Chamber Winter Fest
2020 Winter Fest parade of lights and cruise
There was definitely a lot of Christmas cheer in the air during the 2020 Winter Fest Parade of Lights on December 5th down Main Street in Alturas. This years parade featured dozens of colorful and breath-taking lighted exhibits that made their way from the Veteran's Memorial Park down to 8th Street in Alturas.
This year's event did not include the public gathering at the Main Street Park due to the ongoing pandemic and social gathering restrictions in place within our County. So instead, the Alturas Chamber of Commerce decided to add a "Winter Fest Cruise" so people could witness the lighting of our town Christmas Tree while they cruised the "Strip".
The blessing of the tree and lighting ceremony was instead broadcast on local radio station KCNO 94.5 FM, hosted by radio personality Harry Boulade, which was heard over the cruisers car radio's as they passed by. The one-hour show also included Christmas tunes and special dedications for all the cruisers that participated in the event. The heart-warming blessing was given by Modoc County Sheriff Tex Dowdy who did a wonderful and timeless speech about patriotism and freedom. The Sheriff's Office also featured their hilarious lighted exhibit into the parade which was to the theme of "Batman and the Joker". Please view the photo's below of this years event. Enjoy!!
2020 Winter Fest Parade of Lights
Modoc County Sheriff Tex Dowdy was a smash hit as he was dressed up as Batman with his patrol cruiser decorated as the "Batmobile".
Modoc County Sheriff Tex the "Batman" Dowdy proudly displaying his version of the Batmobile that was featured in this years Winter Fest Parade of Lights down Main Street in Alturas.
Modoc Steel and Supply/Car Quest featured their lighted display that depicted a natural forest scene with a huge cup of hot cocoa in the backdrop.
Thanks to "First 5 Modoc" and their wonderful Christmas lighted exhibit that helped to make the 2020 Winter Fest Parade of Lights a huge success. A cute little Minion can be seen atop the SUV.
The Modoc County Sheriff's Office featured their lighted exhibit into this years parade. It featured theme was of a "make-shift" jail that temporarily housed the "Joker" after he was arrested. Standing guard on the float next to the lighted jail is Modoc County Deputy Sheriff Ronnie Whisler.
This was part of the Modoc County Sheriff's Office lighted parade exhibit. The back part of the float featured a Christmas tree and plenty of wrapped Christmas presents for everyone along the parade route to enjoy.
The Joker was finally captured by Sheriff Tex "Batman" Dowdy prior to the start of the 2020 Winter Fest Lighted Parade.
The dedicated "Modoc County Sheriff's Office-Gotham City" crime fighters before the start of the 2020 Winter Fest Parade of Lights. From left to right: Sgt. Greg Yeier, "The Joker", Lisa Dowdy and Sheriff Tex Dowdy.
Harry and Rose Boulade featured their lighted UTV into the 2020 Winter Fest Parade of Lights.
The "Cheerful" crew of the Sheriff's Office lighted parade exhibit that participated in this years Winter Fest Parade of Lights down Main Street in Alturas. From left to right: Denise Winfree, Zack Hadwick, Kati Hallmark and Liz Hallmark.
Modoc Steel and Supply/Car Quest slowly heading down the parade route passing in front of the Historic Niles Hotel.
The 2020 Winter Fest Parade of Lights exhibits make their way down Main Street from the Veteran's Memorial Park to 8th Street in Alturas.
A jacked up 4X4 makes its way down Main Street during the 2020 Winter Fest Parade of Lights on December 5th in Alturas.