This year’s parade will be on Monday, November 29. It will start at 6pm at the corner of Mississippi Avenue and Bailey Road in Crystal City and will end at W Main and Walnut Streets in Festus. The mayors and bands of Festus and Crystal City take turns leading the parade. This year, Mayor Sam Richards of Festus will lead the parade and will be followed by the Festus High School Marching Band. The theme for this parade is “Winter Nights & Magical Lights.”