More information about the 2023 Takoma Park Independence Day Parade prize categories coming soon!
PRIZES
Groups participating in the 2022 Takoma Park Independence Day Parade will be eligible to be considered for the following prizes. Please see below the 2022 winners!
From our Judges:
Performing Arts
Includes bands, vocals, dancing, acrobatics, theater, marching units
First The Airport 77s $300.00
Second The Washington Revels $200.00
Third The Mark H Rooney Taiko School $100.00
Jeffrey Silverstone Memorial Uncle Sam Award
for costumed entries
First Winging It $200.00 Second DC Comic Villains $100.00
Youth Groups
First Daleview Pool $100.00
Wacky Tacky Takoma Award
First The Takoma Torch $200.00
Second The Scottish Reels Precision Push Mower Drill Team $100.00
Honorable Mention: Sherman Avenue Precision Drill Team
Parade Theme
Representing "Takoma Park: Together Again"
First Intergalactic TikTok Tourists $200.00
TPIDC Memorial Award
In honor of Belle Ziegler, Ernie Weisman, Ed Hutmire, June Aloi, and Kay Daniels-Cohen
First Tommy's Pantry $200.00
From the Takoma Park Independence Day Committee:
Committee "Roscoe" Award for Animal Groups
Co-winner Doggie Washerette Nail Care Van and Joy the Poodle Therapy Dog $150.00
Co-winner Greenbelt Dog Training Parade Marching Drill Team $150.00
Visit this space on July 4, 2022 to see the winners!