Published: 11/17/2012 - Updated: 7 months ago

25th Annual Holiday Parade

The 25th Anniversary Holiday Parade returned downtown Nov. 17 with co-Grand Marshall and Olympic silver medalist, Toledo native Erik Kynard. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE PHOTO, START SLIDESHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Rudolph floats above Summit Street. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Distinguished Clown Corps members Jeff Gartz (cq), left, Bill Carroll, and Nick Cron gather before the parade. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Lucas County Sheriff Department honor guard. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Distinguished Clown Corps members Marge McFadden, a third year clown from UTMC, left, her niece Katie Hill, Bob Savage, and Susan Sterling, a five year clown fromHCR Manor Care before the parade.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Toledo Fire Department honor guard. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

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The Rogers High School Marching Band, playing in front of the vehicle carrying Erik Kynard, Rogers graduate and Olympic silver medalist.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Rogers High School Marching Band, playing in front of the vehicle carrying Erik Kynard, Rogers graduate and Olympic silver ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erik Kynard, Rogers graduate and Olympic silver medalist, receiving applause along the route. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Crowds cheer as Grand Marshall Erik Kynard, Rogers graduate and Olympic silver medalist, passes in an open vehicle. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Cousins Dalaya Juarez, 6, left, and Maya Juarez, 5, both of Toledo, keep the beat as the Central Catholic High School band marches.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Clydesdales from Olde Tyme Trave of Portage, Ohio march in the parade. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Eli Portala, left, helps the Distinguished Clown Corps by making animals from balloons for waiting children. Also pictured are, from Portala and to the left: Roya Rahini, 5, a friend of Alea, 5, and Aiden Meyer, 6; and the Meyer's mom Karen Meyer.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Eli Portala, left, helps the Distinguished Clown Corps by making animals from balloons for waiting children. Also pictured are, from ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The U.S. Coast Guard, Station Toledo in the parade. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ready for the holidays, one of the trikes from Brothers of the Third Wheel. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Members of the Toledo Horsemen Club. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A float from the River Raisin National Battlefield Park of Monroe, Michigan. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

A traveling model of a fighter plane from the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, is part of the 180th entry in the parade.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Woodward High School eighth grader Leandra Wyszumiala holds the shield as she leads the marching band. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Woodward High School's polar bear mascot marches along the route with the band. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Woodward High School Marching Band escorts the Nutcracker in the parade. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Clay High School Marching Band in the parade. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Pink Panther of Toledo's Owens Corning rides in a convertible Cadillac El Dorado. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Award-winning magician and entertainer Eli Portala at work before the parade begins. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Grand Marshall Olympic silver medalist and Toledo native Erik Kynard gets a ride with Santa Claus in his sleight on the float with members of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve marching alongside.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Mecca Temple #43 Egyptian Knights Drum Corps, of Toledo, keeps in step. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Nayeli Torrez, 3, watches the parade. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Santa Holiday Express. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Waite High School Marching Band. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Dancers with El Corazon de Mexico. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Springfield High School Blue Devil Marching Band. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Co-grand marshalls "Toy Story" characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear and jessie wave to the crowd. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Distinguished Clown Corps members Bob Savage, left, and Jim Murray. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The University of Toledo Marching Band, escorts Rudolph the reindeer. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Santa Claus arrives with Olympian Erik Kynard by his side. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo People wave to Grand Marshall Olympic silver medalist and Toledo native Erik Kynard and Santa Claus. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Braidon Linn, 4, left, and his cousin Caden Flores, 6, both of Toledo, wave to Grand Marshall Olympic silver medalist and Toledo native Erik Kynard and Santa Claus.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Braidon Linn, 4, left, and his cousin Caden Flores, 6, both of Toledo, wave to Grand Marshall Olympic silver medalist ... THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sylvania Northview High School Marching Band. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo Police Sgt. K. Williams passes out U.S. flags along the parade route. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sylvania Northview High School on display in the parade. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sylvania Northview High School Marching Band. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

CTY parade18p The Scott High School Marching Band leads the parade. The 25th Anniversary Holiday Parade with Grand Marshall Olympic silver medalist and Toledo native Erik Kynard- along with Toy Story characters in Toledo, Ohio on November 17, 2012. The Blade/Jetta Fraser

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The Motorcycle units of the Toledo Police Department, front, and the Lucas County Sheriff Department, near the front of the parade.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Toledo Police Department honor guard. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Parade watchers included Mimi Snyder, 2, left, and brothers Will, 3, and Clayton Snyder, all of Perrysburg. THE BLADE/JETTA FRASER

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