Pork butt may not be the first food one thinks of for Christmas, but it was front and center at Torrington’s holiday events before the Parade of Lights on Friday.
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TORRINGTON – Pork butt may not be the first food one thinks of for Christmas, but it was front and center at Torrington’s holiday events before the Parade of Lights on Friday.
Eight entries brought unique pulled pork recipes to Main Street for the first annual Kick Butt Cookoff presented by Wyo Help.
Voters when around to each station and tried a sample of each pulled pork recipe and voted by putting a dollar, or more, in the respective stocking for their favorite entry.
After two hours of taste testing, the votes were tallied before the start of the parade. Darlene Brunkhardt, a.k.a. JD Quarter Horses, was announced as the first ever Kick Butt champion and was awarded with a festive apron.
The full results were as follows: 1st JD Quarter Horses, 2nd Daddy Butt Roaster, 3rd Smoking K & D BBQ and Lloyd, 4th Oopsy Daisy, tied for 5th Ham and Nel’s, tied for 5th Wyrulec, 7th WYO Helpers, 8th WYO McBs.
The event raised $339 for WYO Help and Executive Director Kyle Borger said they plan to continue the event in the future.
Elsewhere on Main Street, several businesses stayed open until 6 p.m. for people to shop locally after filling up on pulled pork.
The Goshen County Chamber of Commerce also featured plenty of things for families to do to prepare for the parade. The Torrington High School Interact club handed out hot chocolate and hosted a cookie decorating station for kids.
Ellis Harvest Home also set up shop with plenty of goodies including homemade caramel apples.
Da Bay Carriages brought families around the town in a horse-drawn carriage with the accompaniment of Santa Claus.
Pinnacle Bank also provided hot chocolate for spectators as they took their seats along the street in preparation of the parade.
Although the Christmas tree lighting was canceled, the street was well thanks to all of the floats during the parade.
Spectators packed in along Main Street in preparation of the parade, with some settling in an hour before.
The Torrington Volunteer Fire Department served as the beginning and end of the parade with Christmas lights strewn along the sides of the fire trucks as a complimentary piece to its flashing blue and red lights.
The Torrington Lions Club 2021 Miss Merry Christmas, Rori Masterson, waved to spectators while sitting on top of a convertible with a Lions Club banner.
The Wyo Dance Force float made stops along the route to allow for the dancers to perform for the spectators.
Three different Santa Claus’s were seen during the parade including one who was looking over the naughty or nice list alongside Mrs. Claus and a few elves.
Some businesses including Platte Valley Companies and Visionary Communications had blow-up Christmas decorations on their floats along with bright and colorful lights.
Along with representation from local businesses, the community feel of the parade was exemplified as several ATVs were decorated with festive themes and plenty of Christmas lights.
After being canceled last year, the parade brought back some light to the community during the holiday season.
