The results are in and the winners of the 40th Annual Dumfries Christmas Parade “Christmas around the world.”
The parade was held Saturday, Dec. 13 in front of Town Hall in Dumfries. The parade route took marchers and floats past a reviewing stand at the intersection of Main Street (Route 1 south) and Mine Road.
Marching groups and floats were judged in seven categories. Dumfries Director of Community Services Ryan Gandy sent the winners to Potomac Local. The results are posted below:
40th Annual Dumfries Christmas Parade winners
Vehicle/motorcycle group:
1. Top Flight Corvette Club
2. DMV Car Club
3. Honda Riders Manassas
Youth group / scouting Troop:
1. Leesylvania Cub Scouts
2. Mt. Zion Baptist Church
3. Neabsco GS Troop
Business / non-profit float:
1. Prince William Forest National Park
2. Prince William Yellow Cab “Reindeer”
3. Lord Charlton Kennel & Pet Spa
Dance Group / Marching Band:
1. Freedom HS Soul Squad
2. Marine Corps Band
3. Ja’Tamo Drama/Dance Team
Police / Fire / Honor Guard:
1. Dumfries Triangle Rescue Squad
2. Dumfries Fire Dept.
3. Army Color Guard
Military / ROTC:
1. Freedom AF JROTC
2. Woodbridge JROTC
3. Army Drum & Fife
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