Santa Claus rode into Smithville Saturday evening around dusk during the annual Christmas Parade. His sleigh, a Smithville Fire Department fire truck, was all lit up as was other floats, cars and parade entries. Winning first place in the float category was DeKalb Funeral Chapel, second place went the First Bank and third went to Wilson Bank & Trust. The spirit award, sponsored by the Smithville Business & Professional Women’s Club, went to the DeKalb Junior Pro Football Team’s float. The parade is sponsored by the Smithville Fire Department.