The Keller Williams Realty float won first place at the Gardendale Christmas parade on Thursday

Rain had threatened the Gardendale Christmas parade, but held off for the Thursday event.

This year’s theme was “Christmas Around the World” with a focus on domestic and international adoption.

The float winners were: First place, Keller Williams; second place, Gloryland Baptist Church; third place, Carol Nicrosi DMD; Crowd Favorite, “Crush Softball” Mordecai Sports; Judges’ Choice, Dunn Construction; Honorable Mentions, Miracle League and Supercuts.