Mrs. Claus waves to the crowds lining Main Street, as she is hugged by Santa Claus, from the back of an antique Niantic Fire Department fire engine, as they close out the end of the Niantic Light Parade, Saturday, December 12, 2015, in Niantic, CT. (Steven Frischling/Special to The Day)

The Sign Craft float makes its way down Main Street during the Niantic Light Parade, Saturday, December 12, 2015, in Niantic, CT. Sign Craft, of Niantic, won last years award for best parade float. (Steven Frischling/Special to The Day)