MVF Independence Day Parade winners

Montgomery Village residents turned out in great numbers both as spectators and parade participants at this year’s Independence Day Parade along Apple Ridge Road and then for the Celebration that followed at the Apple Ridge Recreation Area.

The Lake Marion Lasers took home the “Best Overall” grand prize trophy with their incredible USA All the Way at the 2024 Summer Olympics-themed float! The list of ribbon winners is below. Residents also celebrated the holiday with rides and amusements, live music, a petting zoo, pony rides and delicious food vendors! For more pictures from the parade and celebration visit www.facebook.com/MontVillageMD. Share your own photos and comments from the parade on MVF’s Facebook page.

Best Decorated Wheeled Creation
1^st Place: Jenny Santa Ana
2^nd Place: Thomas O'Callaghan

Best Costume
1^st Place: Greg Gajkowski
2^nd Place: Astrid Taboada
3^rd Place: Iris Lovelace

Best Motorized Float
1^st Place: Lake Marion Lasers
2^nd Place: Whetstone Whales
3^rd Place: Taviah Tucker

Best Performing or Marching Group
1^st Place: Inter-Denominational Church of God
2^nd Place: Scout Troops 1920 and 1988
3^rd  Place: Melelana Dance