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It's Been Lit: Center City's Electric Light Parade 2019

High Plains Public Radio | By Jenny Inzerillo

Published December 8, 2019 at 8:42 PM CST

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Center City announces the winners.

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Jenny Inzerillo with the winners of the NONPROFIT category, Amarillo Art Institute.

Thanks so much to Beth Duke for stopping by High Plains Morning to remind folks about a holiday tradition. Amarillo’s Electric Light Parade is how Center City welcomes the holidays: with a lighted parade rolling through downtown Amarillo. It took place on Friday, December 6^th with an unprecedented crowd and list of participants. This year's theme will be "March of the Toys". The parade ends at Centennial Plaza on the ground of the Amarillo Civic Center for the lighting of the city of Amarillo Christmas Tree, music, food vendors and free visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus. If you would like to be added to Center City's mailing list, please call Chanette at Center City 806-372-6744.

Hear our full interview about the parade, and view the photos of the float that won for the Non-Profit Category: the Amarillo Art Institute. Happy holidays!

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Jenny Inzerillo

Jenny Inzerillo joined HPPR in 2015 as the host of High Plains Morning, our live music program that airs weekdays at 9 am to noon CST. Broadcasting from KJJP in beautiful downtown Amarillo, she helps listeners wake up with inspired music from our region and beyond. Tune in for new voices in folk/Americana, deep cuts from your favorite artists, soulful tracks from singer/songwriters across the world, and toe-tapping classics dating as far back as the 1920s. Plus, discover underground greats that just might be your new favorite band.

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