Cambridge-Dorchester Christmas Parade thrills crowds
Dorchester Banner/Dave Ryan Charlie Pliescott greeted spectators during the annual Christmas parade. She will portray Clara in the Eastern Shore Dance Academy’s “The Nutcracker Ballet,” …
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Cambridge-Dorchester Christmas Parade thrills crowds
Charlie Pliescott greeted spectators during the annual Christmas parade. She will portray Clara in the Eastern Shore Dance Academy’s “The Nutcracker Ballet,” scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School.
CAMBRIDGE – The 71st Annual Cambridge-Dorchester Christmas Parade took place Saturday evening, delighting crowds lining the streets of downtown.
Led by a color guard from the Cambridge Police Department, the parade included elected officials, many fire departments – some with the latest equipment, others driving well maintained antique vehicles – school bands and Santa Claus himself.
The annual event has traditionally been the beginning of the Christmas season in the county. It is one of the state’s largest nighttime parades and draws many visitors to take part in the fun.
The event is co-chaired by Bruce and Amanda McWilliams. The couple was grateful for all the hard work and enthusiasm from participants, saying, “Thanks everyone for making the 71st annual parade a success.”
“So much fun participating in the 71st annual Cambridge Christmas Parade,” a comment online from the Dorchester Santa Toy Drive said. “We always look forward to this. Ho Ho Ho!”
“The hometown flavor of the festivities is the best part,” Connie Barnett said.
Winning Entries and
School Band Awards
This year, trophies were earned by the top two division winners.
Commercial Float Adult
Dorchester Dumping
ES Hubbert
Non-Commercial Adult
Dorchester Co. Farm Bureau
Blackwater National Wildlife
Non-Commercial Youth
Faith Baptist
Dorchester Vikings 7U
Marching Unit on Foot
Kings of Groove
Fire Department
Neck District
Maryland Forest Service
Judge’s Choice
Wood Excavating
Elementary School 1st
Maple Elementary
Middle School 1st
North Dorchester Middle
Middle School 2nd
Mace’s Lane Middle
High School 1st
Snow Hill High School
High School 2nd
Mardela Middle & High
High School 3rd
Cambridge South Dorchester High
Best Drum Major
North Dorchester High
Best Band Front
Snow Hill High School
Best Percussion
Snow Hill High School
Best Overall
Snow Hill High School
“Thanks to everyone who participated in the parade and continued thanks to our donors who make it all possible,” a statement from organizers said on Monday.
Visit the Dorchester Banner’s Facebook site for more than 100 photos of the parade.
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