2013 Parade

photographs by: John Hoch

A group of young marching band members playing drums during an outdoor event, wearing black uniforms with green logos, with trees and spectators in the background.

Nuclear Reaction 2013 2nd Place Winner: Drill Unit Category

A marching band performing outdoors, with members wearing gray uniforms, white hats, and red and white jackets, playing brass instruments, and an audience seated on the sidelines.

Rambler Recreation Band of Kenosha, WI 2013 2nd Place Winner: Band Category

Group of young musicians performing outdoors with colorful balloons and greenery in the background.

CROYA 2013 1st Place Winner: Youth Category

People dressed in brown costumes holding leafy branches, participating in a parade or festival outdoors. One person carries a sign that says 'KISS MY ASH Good.' Others are dancing or walking in a cheerful atmosphere with spectators seated in the background.

Lake Bluff Garden Club 2013 1st Place Winner: Community Category

Three male bagpipers in traditional Scottish attire playing bagpipes outdoors, with onlookers in the background.

Pipes & Drums of the Chicago Highlanders 2013 3rd Place Winner: Band Category

A marching band performing outdoors with members playing various musical instruments.

Lutheran Vanguard of WI 2013 Judge’s Choice

Group of young girls in athletic uniforms performing a synchronized jump during an outdoor dance or cheerleading routine, with trees and spectators in the background.

LFHS Cheerleaders-JV & Varsity 2013 2nd Place Winner: Youth Category

Group of people at a parade, some pushing decorated wagons with American flags, in an outdoor park with trees.

Lawn Mower Precision Drill Team 2013 2nd Place Winner: Just4Fun Category

A group of dancers dressed in black with neon green accents performing outdoors at a public event. Spectators sit and watch under umbrellas in a park setting.

South Shore Drill Team 2013 1st Place Winner: Drill Unit Category

Children in a parade wearing red shirts, beige shorts, and white shoes, dancing and playing drums outdoors with an American flag in the background.

Michigan City Soul Steppers 2013 Judge’s Choice

A group of children wearing blue shirts and caps protesting outdoors, holding signs about fair wages and support for farmers during daytime.

P.A.S.T.A. (Performing Arts Summer Theatre Academy) 2013 2nd Place Winner: Community Category

People walking outdoors at a street fair or event with tents and flags, some carrying shopping bags and wearing casual summer clothing.

Lake Bluff Farmer’s Market 2013 3rd Place Winner: Community Category

A group of children and teenagers wearing matching blue t-shirts, standing outside on a sunny day, possibly participating in an outdoor event or gathering.

CenterStage in Lake Forest 2013 Judge’s Choice

Three women riding a decorated bicycle with pink decorations, American flag-themed umbrella, and patriotic attire, in a parade or outdoor event with a crowd sitting under yellow tents and trees.

Schultz Grand Kids 2013 3rd Place Winner: Just4Fun Category

Two men protesting, one carrying a large drum and a sign that says 'I have the right to drink milk straight out of the carton,' the other holding a sign that says 'I have the right to outsource all landscaping.' They are standing in a parade with spectators and parade floats in the background.

Steve Platcow / Million Mustache March for Men’s Rights 2013 1st Place Winner: Just4Fun Category

Group of people dancing in a parade, wearing colorful costumes with purple feathered headpieces, in an outdoor park setting.

Waukegan Jazz Steppers Drill Team 2013 3rd Place Winner: Drill Unit Category

Group of people gathered around a vintage black Jeep with an American flag pattern on the windshield, participating in a parade or patriotic event. Two women sit on top of the car, while others, including children and adults, walk nearby. The scene is outdoors, with trees and spectators in the background.

Fitness Together Lake Forest 2013 2nd Place Winner: Business Category

Person dressed as Superman, wearing a patriotic helmet, standing outdoors with trees in the background.

Highland Park Electric 2013 3rd Place Winner: Business Category

Marching band performing outdoors with trees and onlookers in the background.

Band of the Black Watch 2013 1st Place Winner: Band Category

Group of cheerleaders in uniform performing a cheer routine outdoors, holding pom-poms, with trees and cars in the background.

LFHS Dance Team-Varsity 2013 3rd Place Winner: Youth Category

Participants performing pull-ups on a colorful bar at a CrossFit event outdoors, with spectators and trees in the background.

CrossFit Freedom 2013 1st Place Winner: Business Category