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December 14, 2008
The Station Gallery float later in the parade route. Toni Leavitt’s work on full view.
Spectators watched from the street sides, but some — such as Mike Anderson and friends — found a higher perch by standing on boats tied at and near the Town Dock .
… as did a visiting sailor from Canada at the Town Dock.
Still more boat top viewing.
The light was fading as one of the last parade entries went by.End of the parade… must be Santa, on the Coast Guard boat.The judges provided this list of their awards in the parade:
Biggest Pistol Award – Chief Cassassa
Most Patriotic – Honor Guard
Sexiest Wave – Wyatt Cutler
Best Dressed – Sudan Mourners
Man with the most votes – Bill Sage
Sweetest Float – M&M’s
Little Drummer Boy award for Best Rhythm – Pamlico High School Band
Santa’s Helper award – Girl Scouts
Most Athletic – Kids on Ripsticks
Norman Rockwell Christmas award – Station Gallery
Rigsby Rogers Superstar award – Donna & Stella
Snappy award – Sudan Gators
Rudolph’s Red Nose award – Station 19 Fire Dept.
Best Balls – Village Fitness
Best Horn – Live Oak Rental
Best Hats – Red Hat Ladies
Best Parade Theme – First Citizens Bank
Lords a’Leaping award – S.C.O.O.
Barney Fife award – First Capital
Snoopy & Red Baron award – PAWS
Bless Their Hearts award – Pet Parlour
Ambassador’s Award – Camp Seagull/Seafarer
Best Live Nativity – New LIfe Praise Worship
Bucket Award – Two Horses
Best Dessert – Cub Scouts
Hug Me — Don’t Bug Me award – Mariner Realty
Best Elf – Santa

