The Winn-Dixie Hometown Gator Bowl Parade took center stage as it kicked off on Thursday, December 31 in the streets of downtown Jacksonville at 3:00 p.m. Jazzed up in their colorful holiday collars, GREAT's Golden Parade Team was all ready to woo the crowd and ring in the New Year!

The Parade featured over 72 units including 10 high schools bands from across the country, festive floats and the marching bands from West Virginia University and Florida State University. Without a doubt, one of THE MOST memorable groups was the wagging tails and smiling furry faces of all those GREAT Rescue Goldens!