DUMFRIES, Va. — The procession began at Town Hall and ended at the Dumfries Shopping Center where holiday revelers gathered for a block party.
The annual Dumfries Christmas Parade was held Saturday under the theme “Christmas Past, Present, and Future,” and hundreds of people lined U.S. 1 to see the marching bands, floats, classic cars, and Santa Claus himself.
More than 70 organizations marched in the parade which was lead by a town crier, a U.S. Marine Corps marching band, and several area elected officials to include Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Fairfax, Prince William), Delegate Luke Torian (D-Dumfries), Prince William Potomac District Supervisor Maureen Caddigan, Dumfries Mayor Jerry Foreman, as well as members of the Town Council.
At Dumfries Shopping Center, marchers and parade viewers gathered for a DJ, singing by the “Dumfries Has Talent” runner up-Ms. Teriyaki Jefferson, a Zumbatomic demo, plenty of dancing, Town Council, announcement of winners, and photos with Santa.
“It’s always a challenge to get on Santa’s schedule, but to have him take time during his busiest time of year to: ride in a 55’ Chevy to the Town’s Christmas Tree Lighting, then to ride on a fire truck in Town’s parade a week later-and dance with our youngest citizens is truly special to us,” said Dumfries Community Services Director Cydny Neville, who organized this year’s parade. “It was a pleasure to see all of the children dancing, smiling, hearing their laughter…having a great time! This event really pulled the community together and you could feel a sense of pride in the community. The Dumfries Pride was palpable!”
Below is a list of all the winners from the judging competition:
Marching Band:
1st-Freedom HS “Soul Squad”
2nd-Pride of the Potomac Marching Panthers
Dance:
1st-Fraternidad Tinkus Surkay
2nd-Sangre Boliviana
3rd-Graham Park Middle School Dance Team
Equestrian/Animals:
1st-Dumfries Animal Hospital
Step Team:
1st-Graham Park Middle School “Unique” Step Team
Cheerleading Team:
1st-Graham Park MS Cheerleaders
2nd-Potomac Middle School Cheerleaders
Vehicle Group/Motorized Unit:
1st-Evolution Auto
2nd-Bull Run Street Rods
3rd-Top Flight Corvette Club
Business Float:
1st-All That & Jazz
2nd-Luv-n-Laffs Clowns
3rd-Edge Party Trailer
Club/Youth/Church Float:
1st-Dale City Top Teens of America
2nd-Girl Scouts Troop #1789
3rd-Girl Scouts Troop #3411
Fire/Rescue Group:
1st-Dumfries Triangle Rescue Squad
2nd-American Red Cross
3rd-Croppers
Military Group:
1st-Forest Park High School JROTC
Motorcycle Group:
1st-American Legion Riders
2nd-Buffalo Soldiers of NOVA
3rd-Manassas Honda Rider’s Club
Community Choice:
1st-Dumfries Nursery
2nd-AMG Motors
3rd-Two Guys Antiques
*Groups who did not pick up their awards on Saturday are encouraged to contact the Director of Community Services to make arrangements to pick them [email protected].
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