MEQUON, Wis. — Sunday night marked the beginning of Hanukkah and nearly 100 vehicles participated in the annual Parade of Lights hosted by Peltz Center for Jewish Life and Lubavitch of Wisconsin.

Rabbi Moshe Rapoport said Hanukkah stands for two things.

“The victory of religious freedom allowing us and anybody celebrate in a peaceful way the religious observances,” said Rapoport. “Also the recognition of God’s miracle, the light. The light lasted for eight days and reminds us that sometimes the world is dark. You’ve got to do your part and God does the rest.”

He said this year is extra special because it’s the year of unity, which is observed every seventh year.

“The more there’s darkness in the world, there’s more we have extra light,” said Rapoport.

The parade took off from Peltz Center for Jewish Life and ended with a lighting of the Menorah ceremony in Bayshore.