The rain held off for a little while yesterday, giving enough time for the Annual Firemen's Parade to be held as scheduled. A great turn-out by parade participants, as well as parade observers, made for a successful annual event.

The parade started at 7:00 PM at the intersection of Route 75 and N. Main Street, then continued down Main Street, through the square, onto West Broadway, then Whyte Street and ended at the fire station. More than 50 participants were in the parade.

After careful tabulation of all the participants by the Judge's, prizes were awarded at 9:00 PM on the carnival grounds. The winner's were:

Best Appearing Fire Company Overall (3 or more): Walkersville Rescue Company 24

Fire Department Longest Travel Distance: Boring Fire Department (Baltimore Co.)

Best Appearing Fire Department Special Use Vehicle: Mount Airy VFC 1

Best Appearing Brush Unit: Winfield & Community VFC 14

Best Appearing Ambulance: Hampstead VFC 2

Best Appearing Rescue Squad: Taneytown VFC 5

Best Appearing Engine/Pumper (Out-Of-County): Rocky Ridge VFC Frederick
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Best Appearing Engine/Pumper (In-County): New Windsor VFC 10

Best Appearing Antique FD Vehicle: 1st: Alvin Renoll 1947 Mack, 2nd: Malden Miller 1968 Hahn

Best Appearing Antique Vehicle: 1st: Vernon Keeler Model T, 2nd: Ryan Ricketts 1962 Chevy Impala

Best Appearing Business Vehicle: Mike's Auto Body

Best Appearing Civic Group: 1st: West Carroll Rec Council, 2nd: Boy Scouts Pack
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Best Appearing Majorette Group: 1st: Catoctin Aires, 2nd: Aspirations

Best Appearing Parade Float: K9 Creations

Congratulations to all of the winner's. The Judge's had to make some hard decisions before making their final selections. The Parade Committee and Judge's would like to thank ALL of the parade participants for their fine presentations and hope that everyone will be back next year.

Not long after the prizes were announced, the rain came down and the carnival grounds cleared out quickly. Weather forecasts are making things shaky for Thursday night, but Friday and Saturday are looking good with mild temperatures and no rain. We hope everyone will bring the family out for our last 3 nights to get some great food, play fun games and even get on some rides.