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The George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town Alexandria.
Congratulations to the George Washington parade units who won First, Second or Third Place in their categories! Below are the First Place winners, and you can view all winners here.
Grand Prize: Sons of the American Revolution, George Washington Chapter, led by the U.S. Army Old Guard Fifes and Drums
Antique & Classic Vehicles: 1932 Light Eight Series 900 Packard Convertible. Owner: Bob Montague
Bands & Corps: U.S. Army Old Guard Fifes and Drums
Community Spirit: Christ Church
Floats: Rooftop Chimney Sweeps
Historical Units: First Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line
Honor Guards & Color Guards: Alexandria Combined Public Safety Honor Guard
Spirit of George Washington: American Friends of Lafayette
Youth Groups: American Heritage Girls Troop 0325
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George Washington Birthday Parade announcers John Porter and Janet Barnett
A shout of appreciation also to the George Washington Birthday Parade's longstanding parade announcers, two community leaders who also have been honored as Alexandria Living Legends. After 32 years of service at Alexandria Recreational, Park, and Cultural Activities Department, Janet Barnett has served as executive director of Senior Services of Alexandria and remains deeply involved in community service activities. John Porter, a former educator and principal of then-TC Williams High School (now Alexandria City High School) was a founding leader of ACT for Alexandria.
