Aydien McCullar and Jay Gaters respond after Santa’s elf tossed out candy at the Batesville Christmas Parade Tuesday night. The parade drew hundreds to the Batesville Downtown Square. There were more than 60 entries including floats, bands, marching groups, fire engines, antique cars and, in his traditional spot at the end of the parade, Santa Claus. Additional photos from local parades will be included in The Panolian’s Christmas Greeting Section on December 23. The Panolian photo by Rita Ho