Moorestown Lions Club Announces Holiday Parade Winners

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Cub Scout Pack #61 and Girl Scout Troop #23618 were the big winners at the Moorestown Lions Club’s 56th annual Holiday Parade on Dec. 3, 2016.

With a group of about 5,000 people looking on, Cub Scout Pack #61 captured first place in the parade’s float competition.

Brownie Troop #27447 took second place, and Cadette Girl Scout Troup #26174 tied for third with Junior Girl Scout Troop #25288.

Girl Scout Junior Troop #23618 won first place in the marching group category. Girl Scout Troop #22342 took second, and Girl Scout Troop #27407 finished third.

The sunny day was blessed with warm weather, as the parade marched down Main Street from Chester Avenue to Church Street.

Moorestown Citizen of the Year Dr. Jonathan E. Miller and the 2014, 2015 and 2016 New Jersey Senior Americas joined members of Moorestown Council, and were led down the parade route by the MacGregor Pipe Band in full regalia.

The parade consisted of 37 different marchers, floats, string and marching bands. The string bands were Aqua and Woodland, and the marching bands were Liberty, Burlington County School District and Moorestown High School.

A stilt walker, barnyard animals including a llama and a multitude of fire trucks and emergency vehicles were also included.

The parade was held with the financial support of the township, Burris Construction, Stines Apothecary, Lewis Funeral Home, E&B Company, Liberty Bell Bank, Mooretown Rotary Club, Happy Hippo Toys, Ralph’s Market, McDowell Posternock Law, Moorestown Eye Associates, Carl’s Shoes, Passariello’s, Turnkey Title, Neals Barbershop, The Evergreens, Bishop and Bishop C.P.A., South Jersey Eye Physicians, Armstrong Pediatric Dental, Merriken Financial Group, Workman Bike Center, Mauritzio Bistro, Moorestown Hardware, Remember Me, Signature Designs, Roeffler of Moorestown, Moorestown Taylors, La Di Dah and Tait Roofing.

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