Festival of Lights Parade a Success!

 
Rotary would like to thank everyone for participating in the Parade this year.  Thank you to our many volunteers that helped make the parade possible.  Thank you to the downtown businesses that added festivities to the day and made their facilities available for this event.  Thank you to the Bangor Police Department and the Public Works for all of your help. 
 
We had 62 floats participate in the parade this year.  The weather was perfect.  Approximately 15,000 spectators in attendance.
 
The judging results are in and the Trophy winners are as follows: Congratulations!
  • Best overall entry – Rotary Club of Old Town
  • Outstanding Non-Profit – Rotary Club of Old Town
  • Outstanding Youth Group – Girl Scout – Troop 862
  • Outstanding Commercial Entry – Dennis Paper & Food Service
  • Outstanding Performing Entry – Penobscot Valley Gymnastics
  • Outstanding Adult Group – Citizens of Maine, LLC
 
A special THANKS to the parade sponsors: 
Event Sponsor – WABI-TV5.  Community Pillar Sponsor - Emera Maine.  Service Above Self Sponsor – Beal College.  Supporting Sponsor - Pulse Marketing Agency.  Print Sponsor – Print Bangor