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BLACKSBURG JULY 4th PARADE WINNERS

Light rain cleared just before Blacksburg's 22nd Annual July 4th Parade rolled onto Main Street. The parade, sponsored by Mount Tabor Ruritan Club was led by the Grand Marshal, Mayor Ron Rordam. Over a hundred vehicles, walking units, and floats lined up for the event. The Color Guard was supplied by Boy Scout Venture Crew 44 chartered to Blacksburg Presbyterian Church. This year’s theme was "Blacksburg: A Special Place".

Trophies were presented to the Montgomery County Democratic Committee for "Best Overall Unit," to Dori Del Hills stables for "Best Youth Unit," and to Christ Episcopal church for "Best Theme Representation".

Special ribbons also were awarded to the Virginia Tech Orientation Leaders (Most Blacksburg Oriented), Blacksburg Baseball Association (Ty Cobb Award), United Pet Group/Tetra (Fishiest), Carlos Elias (Newest Citizen), Electric Vehicle Club of NRV (Super Solar), Knights of Columbus (Fanciest Dress), Pathway Christian Academy (Most Patriotic), Hot 100 WFNR-FM (Hottest), Best Buy Geek Squad (Pocket Protector Award), Blue Ridge Model A Club (Historic Award), & Joseph Collins' WWII Jeep (Best Restoration).

Parade Chairman, Gavin Faulkner, would like to thank the judges — Leslye Bloom, Evelyn Williams, Dick Wadley, Dave Roper & Katy Irene St. Marie — and everyone who helped to make this year’s parade one of the biggest and best ever.

Click here for downloadable Adobe Reader® PDF parade press release.