The Boykins Town Council float took second in the Most Appealing to Children category. (Photo submitted by Victoria Edwards)

This float from Boykins Baptist Church earned first place in the True Meaning of Christmas category. (Photo submitted by Victoria Edwards)

The Hon. S. Bernard Goodwyn, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, waves while serving as the grand marshal of the 47th annual Boykins Christmas Parade. (Photo submitted by Victoria Edwards)

Meherrin Elementary School’s float makes a big impression as it proceeds through the Boykins Christmas Parade. (Photo submitted by Victoria Edwards)

The Grinch greets spectators from his perch on the Boykins Fire Department’s float, which won first place in the Best Decorated Vehicle category. (Photo submitted by Victoria Edwards)

Mount Tabor Baptist Church earned second in the category of True Meaning of Christmas. (Photo submitted by Victoria Edwards)

The Tarrara Woman’s Club’s golf cart float, which won first place for Most Original, advances as the club participates in the 47th annual Boykins Christmas Parade. (Photo submitted by Victoria Edwards)

Santa and Miss Pumpkin Fest participants wave to spectators during the Boykins Christmas Parade. (Photo submitted by Victoria Edwards)

The Coard Foundation float earned second place in the Most Original category. (Photo submitted by Victoria Edwards)

Second place in the Best Decorated Golf Cart category went to the Newsoms Ruritan Club, pictured here. First place went to Well of Severn. (Photo submitted by Victoria Edwards)