Standstill Parade Of Lights
Scenes from Vermillion's Seventh Annual Standstill Parade of Lights, held downtown on Thursday, Dec. 1. The event began at 6 p.m. and featured an arrival by Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves who helped light the community Christmas tree at Ratingen Platz.

Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree at Ratingen Platz in downtown Vermillion shines brightly with holiday lights after Santa Claus arrived to flip the switch and turn them on during the seventh annual Standstill Parade of Lights held Dec. 1.
- David Lias/Vermillion Plain Talk

Santa Claus
People gather around Santa Claus after he flipped a switch to light up the Christmas tree in downtown Vermillion during the seventh annual Standstill Parade of Lights. The top three floats in the parade, according to judges, were those of the Vermillion Scouts, the Vermillioin Area Farmers Market and the Vermillion Public Transit. Entertainment was provided Thursday night by the Vermillion Area Dance Organization (VADO) and the USD Chamber Singers.
- David Lias/Vermillion Plain Talk
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Santa Claus
People gather around Santa Claus after he flipped a switch to light up the Christmas tree in downtown Vermillion during the seventh annual Standstill Parade of Lights. The top three floats in the parade, according to judges, were those of the Vermillion Scouts, the Vermillioin Area Farmers Market and the Vermillion Public Transit. Entertainment was provided Thursday night by the Vermillion Area Dance Organization (VADO) and the USD Chamber Singers.
- David Lias/Vermillion Plain Talk
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