The winning theme for the 2025 parade, "Frights, Lights, and Delights", was submitted by Elizabeth Hanson of Centralia. Pictured here left to right: Christina Hanson with her daughter Elizabeth Hanson, Steffany Slininger, Kala Lambert, Jackie "Butch" Mathus, Norm Smith and Dr. Jay Borum. Members of the Parade committee showed up at Elizabeth's 6th Grade class at St. Mary School to present her and her classmates with a pizza party. Elizabeth will be honored at the 98th annual parade on October 25th, 2025.