Alexis Primrose will not remember the first time she sat in Santa's lap. The infant was asleep, but several cameras, including that of Vinton Today, captured the moment. 

Santa rode into town Thursday night, on a fire truck, accompanied by the Vinton Parks and Recreation Thanksgiving Coloring Contest winners. The fire truck was the last of the vehicles in the annual Veterans Lighted Holiday Parade, which included some military displays as well as vehicles containing lighted trees and other decorations. 

The parade grows each year, with more businesses and organizations adding their entries. 

Santa then met with children, including young Alexis, inside the courthouse.