Rainbow International participates in Perry’s Lighted Holiday Parade on Nov. 28, 2025. Allison Ullmann/Raccoon Valley Radio

An annual holiday tradition returned with an added festive touch during the Perry Chamber’s Lighted Parade.

Executive Director Lynsi Pasutti says she was pleased with the amount of entries, even with the additional challenge of snow.

“I think with this year’s weather being a little bit different than previous years, I was definitely surprised to see such a good turnout of floats and spectators. It’s always a great tradition and the whole point is to kick off the holiday season and so with the added snowflakes, it made it extra festive. It was really nice to see if all come together and people out enjoying it as a community event.”

The winners included Rainbow International of Des Moines who took home first place, Landus in second and Showtime Dance & Tumbling Studio in third place. Honorable mention went to the Perry Fire Department. The winners will receive Perry Bucks.

Pasutti thanks Kading Properties for supporting the event as this year’s presenting sponsor and for helping provide the prizes for the biggest and brightest floats.

To view more photos from Perry’s Lighted Holiday Parade, click here.