On October 30, 2014

Rutland’s 55th annual Halloween Parade, a true spectacle

WINNERS

Best in Parade Winner: Fabian’s Earthmoving Inc. in West Rutland (a massive stegosaurus float accompanied by T-Rex walking nearby)
Runner-up: Rutland Regional Medical Center Most Original Winner: Proctor High School Runner-up: Rutland City Rotary

Most Creative Winner: Bellevue Avenue Haunted House
Runner-up: Allen Pools and Spa

Best Costumed Marching Band Winner: Rutland Town School
Runner-up: Fair Haven Union High School

Best Costumed Marching Unit Winner: Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region
Runner-up: Randolph Union High School

Tom Fagan Award Winner: Benson Volunteer Fire Department
Honorable Mention: Community Care Network

 

Photo by Robin Alberti
The Bellevue Avenue Haunted House float welcomes visitors to “step right up.” This colorful float was one of 100 bands and floats in New England’s oldest Halloween parade, Oct. 25.

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