Bonham -- The crowd lining the streets in historic downtown Bonham Friday evening got eactly what they came to see as the 2009 Bonham Chamber Christmas Parade turned out to be another spectacular success. 

With State Representative Larry Phillips announcing each parade entry as it passed by the review stand, and Bob Self and Barbara Reeves broadcasting the event on KFYN for those not fortunate enough to attend, the 2009 Bonham Chamber Christmas Parade entertained near and far.

The parade provided a wide assortment of floats, horses of all sizes, shiny classic cars and one very bright red Farmall tractor.  Bonham High School was well represented with the marching band and drill team entertaining the crowd.

As soon as the final float passed by, the majority of the crowd walked one block to the art sale at Creative Arts Center.  Guests enjoyed refreshments as they shopped.  That gave Santa just enough time to talk to all the boys and girls in the Creative Arts Center garden. 

Citizen of the Year Beth Robertson

Jerod Hudson, 7th and Main Baptist Church

Bonham Mayor Pro Tem Brad Underwood and family wave to the crowd.

First Baptist Church

Fannin County Treasurer Mike Towery

Bonham High School War Dancers Drill Team

Fannin County Tax Assessor/Collector Ronnie Rhudy

There were verified Elvis sightings in Bonham and Honey Grove on Friday.

Fannin County Clerk Tammy Skidmore Rich poses for a photo with a friend, Jennifer Flippo.

Bonham High School Marching Band

Judge Joe C. Dale

The Eskue family float is always one of the highlights of this parade.

Bethlehem Baptist Church members wave to the crowd.

District Clerk Nancy Young

Volunteer of the Year Joe Strong

Candidate for Fannin County Judge, Spanky Carter

Nicole Peacock was one of the artists with colorful displays set up in the Creative Arts Center lobby. This annual art sale is a great place to find unique Christmas gifts.

Santa gets cozy with the members of vocal trio, Reminisce. Standing in back are Fannin Community Foundation Executive Director Bob Self and Creative Arts Center Executive Director Barbara Reeves. - photo by Mike Weber

Carleton House Bed & Breakfast is certainly decked out for Christmas.