The 2016 Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade made its way down Roanoke Avenue this afternoon with bands, floats, custom cars, clowns and many other attractions to usher in the season.
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The city this evening also announced awards for first place and honorable mention for participants. They are as follows:
CHURCH FLOAT ENTRIES
(Professional entries not judged.)
First Place New Testament Christian Church
Honorable Mention Fresh Fire Assembly of God Church
CHRISTMAS FLOAT ENTRIES
(All other but church and professional)
First Place Lee’s Wood Work
Honorable Mention St. John Commandary#1, AAA Carolinas, Symbolic Palmtreez, AKA Sorority
CAR AND TRACTOR CLUBS
First Place Stray Cats Hotrod
Honorable Mention Roanoke Antique Tractor Club
FIRE AND RESCUE
First Place Gaston Volunteer Fire Department
Honorable Mention Davie Volunteer Fire Department
BANDS
(Bands from Roanoke Rapids will not be judged as host bands.)
First Place Trophy: No Award
Honorable Mention: Appreciation to host bands Roanoke Rapids High School; and Chaloner Middle School for their participation.