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December 17, 2025
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VIKING VOICE
2025 Annual Kingsburg Santa Lucia Parade People Packed the Streets for this Christmas Celebration
Kingsburg High School 2025-2026
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gingerbread house contest, and finally the Festival of Lights Parade down Draper Street. The Santa Lucia Pageant singers lasted from 7:30-10:00 am. They sang at Kady’s Kitchen, Kuppa Joy, and then finally Bella Bakery. Senior Samaris Odom, who is the current Swedish Queen this year, commented on what was
The Santa Lucia Parade is a tradition in Kingsburg that has been held for many years. This year, the Santa Lucia Parade is being held on De- cember 6, 2025. The Swedish Village hosts many fun events
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to celebrate during this parade. Some of these things are creating floats, food vendors, arts and crafts, Swedish foods, and much more. The people of Kingsburg gather and get together to celebrate this parade each year on Draper Street. The parade includes many peo- ple from the com- munity who come together to create Christmas-themed floats to participate in the Christmas parade.
going to be new this year, "They are add- ing an anniversary float for the Swedish Festival this year, because it's either the 50th or 60th anniversary of the Swedish Festival.” Odom also commented on how she was taking part in the parade, “Since I'm the Swedish Queen, I'm going to be on a float for the Swedish Queen. As well as being a part of the procession that sings in the morning at places like Bella Bakery,
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The parade started at 7:30 am and goes
Kuppa Joy, and Kady’s Kitchen.”
until 5:30 pm on Draper Street.
Looking beyond the vibrant lights and fes- tive atmosphere, the parade is a unifying tradition for the people of Kingsburg. It offers a time for the community to come together as a whole and celebrate this magical time of the year.
The Santa Lucia Parade had multiple events happening throughout the day, such as Swedish Pageant Signers, Santa visiting downtown, Dala Trolley running downtown, craft and vendor fair,
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