2022 Award Winners
BEST FLOAT
Maplewood at Newtown
Runner-up – Love Mom Foundation XOXO
BEST MUSICAL ENTRY – SENIOR
Immaculate Heart of Mary Dance Troupe
Runner-up – Gaelic Highland Pipe Band
BEST MUSICAL ENTRY – JUNIOR
Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance
Runner-up – Dance Etc.
MOST PATRIOTIC ENTRY
American Legion Post 202 & Affiliates
Runner-up – Cub Scout Pack 470 Head O Meadow
BEST SCHOOL
St Rose of Lima School
Runner-up – Newtown High School Wrestling
BEST FIRE COMPANY
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire& Rescue Co.
Runner-up – Botsford Fire Department
BEST NEW ENTRY
Love Mom Foundation XOXO
Runner-up – Robert Lutz / Elvis
MOST FITTING PARADE THEME
Love Mom XOXO
Runner-up – St. Rose of Lima School
MOST COLORFUL ENTRY
CT. Tiare Polynesian Dance Troupe
Runner-up – Lathrop School of Dance
MOST CROWD PLEASING ROOSTER AWARD
Newtown Tractors
BEST NON-MUSICAL FLOAT
Newtown Cultural Arts
Runner up – Newtown Congregational Church
LEGENDS & PIONEERS
This award will be given annually to groups or individuals who have remained longtime
participants/marchers, helping make the parade a special tradition.
Patrick Caruso