submitted by Jean Barber
The Parade was one of the biggest in recent history and was well attended, bringing families, friends and communities together in spirited celebration. As the Parade came to an end, The Hill Hollow Band provided entertainment outside the Berlin firehouse while Parade participants and spectators alike enjoyed some social time.
[private]Prize Winners
Grand Prize Float – The Wizard Of Oz by the Jansen/Goodermote families
Theme Prize Floats:
First Prize – Circus by the Oswald family
Second Prize – Tie: Hollywood Drive-In by the Broken Wheel Campers; Boy Scouting Is Entertainment by the Petersburgh Boy Scouts Troop #222
Funniest Floats:
First Prize – Clowns By Airoc Court #42
Second Prize – The Redneck Rock Crawlers by the Moon and Jones Families
Prettiest Float – First Prize – Lady Gaga by Kim’s Kids
Horseback Riders:
First Prize – 4-H Cantering Cowpokes
Second Prize – Steve Feathers
Bicycles – First Prize – Erik Fuller
Costumed Walkers – First Prize – 4-H Cantering Cowpokes
First Prize – James Wagner’s 1956 Case Tractor
Trucks:
First Prize – S. M. Gallivan’s 2005 International
Second Prize – Bill Hammersmith’s 1981 International Fire Truck
Automobiles – Antique:
First Prize – Charlie Bartholomucci’s 1928 Ford
Second Prize – Doug Goodermote’s 1915 Ford
Third Prize – Don Paulson’s 1936 Ford
Automobiles – Classic/Modified:
First Prize – Tim Whitman’s 1974 Cadillac
Second Prize – Ray Darling’s 1957 Chevrolet
Third Prize – Walt Knightes’ 1958 Edsel
Horses & Wagons:
First Prize – 4-H Cantering Cowpokes
Second Prize – Dawn Feathers
Fire Companies:
Best Appearing – Petersburgh
Most In Line – Pleasantdale
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