The winning theme for this year's parade, "Patriotic Pumpkins", was submitted by Breez Buettner of Centralia. Pictured here left to right: Parents Hollie Thomas and Kevin Buettner, Mayor Jackie "Butch" Mathus, Winner Breez Buettner, Parade Chair Dr. Jay Borum, Steffany Slininger, and Kindra Parris. Members of the Parade committee showed up at Breez's 5th Grade class at St. Mary School to present him and his classmates with a pizza party. Breez will be honored and will ride in the 99th annual parade on October 31st, 2026.