Hamlet — Five entries drew the judges’ attention — and ears — Thursday evening during Seaboard City’s fourth annual Parade of Lights.
Richmond County Hospice was again one of the best floats, taking home the community category award.
Prior to the awards being divided into categories, Richmond County Hospice was named the top float for three years in a row.
Nic Wilkes designed the entry, which had a late-1800s, old-fashioned motif, with snow fairies leading the way, followed by a sleigh driven by a reindeer, and numerous people in costume trailing behind. Approximately 20 workers and volunteers took part.
The Cooke Boys Septic Services retained its “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” concept from 2023, which helped them win the company category. Last year, they earned Director’s Choice.
DHI Builders and Salon on Broad were this year’s Directors’ Choice winners.
Joy Free Will Baptist Church, which finished second last year, won the church category; the Treasure Shop was chosen as the brightest; and the Fighting Scots from Scotland High School were voted finest band.
Mechelle Preslar, Director of Community Engagement, reported that this year’s parade had 100 entries.
See the RO’s Facebook page for more parade photos.