Kingsville Independence Day Parade

Following a Welcome by Ila Christenbury of the Greater Kingsville Civic Association, Opening Ceremonies was held 11 a.m. at the judges viewing stand with Bruce McCubbin, Master of Ceremonies, presiding. Team APG Color Guard led the parade along with "The Helmet" and two humvees of support personnel along with APG soldier of the Year, Sgt. Matthew Gansel and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Sgt. Olayiwola Kugblinu. Command Sergeant Major Brian Sann, Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Maryland National Guard was the honored guest and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem was performed by Christina Massimei and John Carroll H.S.Band with Mark Bouldon, Director.

The Maryland Air National Guard who has honored our community for many years with a "Fly By" has been deployed to Afghanistan. A moment of silence was held during opening ceremonies in recognition of their service and wish for their safe return. At 11:30 a.m. the parade procession was paused for the honor of an Aircraft Fly By from the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard.

The parade route starts at the Kingsville VFD on Bellvue Avenue, follows Bradshaw Road to Jerusalem Road and the Reviewing Stand, and finishes at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Category #1 - Marching Units 1st - The Titans Drum Corps 2nd - Company A 37th Regiment North Carolina Vol. Troops - John C. Houck

Category #2 - Bands/Musical - BUD HUSON AMERICAN PRIDE AWARD 1st - C. Milton Wright Marching Band - Mary Lynn Twentey, Director

Category #3 - Antique Vehicles 1st - John Smith - 1957 Thunderbird 2nd - LeRoy Edmunds - 1958 Ward Lafrance Fire engine 3rd - Mike Alban - 1923 Model T Fruit Truck

Category #5 - Equestrian - Group 1st - Walt Rice - Shining Eye Percherons 2nd - Stacey McKenzie - Horse Drawn Wagon w/children 3rd - Verna White - America in Miniature

Category #6 - Family, Group or Individual Entry 1st - St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School - Linda Huber 2nd - Friends of Jerusalem Mill - Joan Scovill 3rd - Zumba with Andrea - Andrea Imbragulio

Category #7 - Young Set 1st - Upper Falls Dance Academy - Tara Kearney & Alyson Jacques 2nd - Lisa Eisemann - Kingsville Elementary School 3rd - Scott J. Sykes - Jr. Dragster Car on Float

Category #8 - Commercial Entries 1st - Ann's JES Grooming - Ann Schultz 2nd - Larry Wheeler - 2006 Peterbilt Tow Truck #45 3rd - Corbin Fuel

Category #9 - Floats 1st - St. Stephen Church - Nancy VanPoppel 2nd - Salem United Methodist church - Judy Jones

Category #10 - Fire Apparatus Melvin C. Neuman Award for Best Company in Parade - Joppa Magnolia VFC Best Appearing Engine - Fallston VFC 2nd Best Appearing Engine - Joppa Magnolia VFC Best Appearing Truck Company - Station 8 Fullerton Best Appearing Ambulance - White Marsh VFC

Category #11 - Recreational Vehicles 1st - Johnnie Brooks and Shane Jones - Polaris 400 ATV

Judges Awards for BEST INTERPRETATION OF THEME - "From Sea to Shining Sea, We Celebrate Freedom"

1st Place $150 - St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School - Linda Huber 2nd Place $100 - St. Stephens Church - Nancy VanPoppel 3rd Place $50 - Upper Falls Dance Academy - Tara Kearney & Alyson Jacques

Judges: Mary Jo Button, Nancy Moran, Michael Trush, Theresa Chevery and Richard Eyre, Captain of Long Green VFC

THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

We thank the businesses and individuals who sponsored various portions of the parade through cash grants and in-kind donations

Kingsville Market
PNC Bank
Corbin Fuel Company
Carroll Home Services 
Sunshine Grille, LLC 
Kingsville Plaza by Goettner Const. Co., Inc. 
Bay View Home Care 
John and Kathy Brooks
CRS Flooring America By Bill Mackley
Kingsville Auto Repair
Fork Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Kevin Doherty 
Paul E. Feild, Jr. D.D.S.
J.S.I. Automotive
Smith & Prothero Physical Therapy
Long Green Animal Dermatology, Dr. Joseph Bernstein
Thrivent Financial
Daves Tag and Title Service
Salvo Auto Parts
Pete's Pickins
Von Paris Moving & Storage
Kingsville Parade Patrons
Maryland Portable Restrooms
Metro Talk

THANK YOU to our Sponsors!