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Auburn Veterans Day Parade Announces Award Winners

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Kristy Pachciarz, Special Event Coordinator
253-931-3052
kpachciarz@auburnwa.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2011

Six entries receive top honors in area’s largest veteran observance

2011 Veteran Day Brothers in Arms Salute

AUBURN, Wash. – November 8, 2011 - The Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department has announced the winners of the 46th annual Veterans Day Parade held on Saturday, Nov. 5. The mile-long parade route was lined seven and eight deep with supporters waving their American flags, saluting and shouting, “Thank you!” to honor our veterans.

With close to 200 entries – 26 of them being high school marching bands, it is increasingly difficult to determine the winner in each category. A panel of three judges sat at the reviewing stand and took on the complex task of deciding the winners. There are six award categories, with the most prestigious award being the General’s Award – Best in parade. This year’s winners are as follows:

General’s Award – Best in Parade
Brothers In Arms Motorcycle Club (pictured)

 

Admiral’s Award – Best Military Entry
Graham-Kapowsin High School Army Junior ROTC

 

Memorial Award to Harold Page – Best Veteran Service Organization Entry
Military Order of the Purple Heart

 

Colonel’s Award – Best Motorized Entry
Puget Sound Military Vehicle Collectors Club

 

Veteran’s Award – Best Non-Motorized Entry
J R Rogers High School Army Junior ROTC Color Guard

 

Mayor’s Award – Best Musical or Drill Entry
North Kitsap Viking Marching Band

The City of Auburn would also like to congratulate the winners of the Curb Competition. The Curb Competition was created in 2010 as a way for groups/organizations who do not fit the parade criteria, to still participate in the event and honor our veterans. Award winners are as follows:

  • Best Curb Appeal – Price Helton Funeral Home
  • Most Patriotic – Valley Christian School
  • Best Salute to Veterans – Auburn Dance Academy

The parade is the focal point of numerous veteran-related events that take place in Auburn. Military and veteran units, military vehicles and equipment, marching bands, antique cars and community groups all took part in this year’s parade. Past Auburn Idol winner, Dayla Walker belted out The Star Spangled Banner to mark the beginning of the parade, which coincided with the amazing C-17 Globetrotter III flyover to the delight of spectators along the mile-long stretch of Main St.

The City of Auburn would like to congratulate this year’s parade winners, and thank all veterans, active military and parade participants for supporting the 2011 observance. The 2012 event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10. For additional details and event information, visit the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnwa.gov or call 253-931-3043.

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City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
910 Ninth Street SE
Auburn WA 98002
253-931-3043
www.auburnwa.gov