The 2008 Hermitage Holiday Light Parade

Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 6:00 PM

This annual event started in 1998 and features over 70 participants in various categories competing for over $2,500 in awards and cash prizes.

The parade begins at the intersection of East State Street and North Kerrwood Drive, travel east to the intersection of East State Street and Route 18, turn left and proceed to the entrance of the Hermitage Middle School. For more information, contact Amy Gargiulo at 724-983-0900 or at agargiulo@hermitage.net.

Thanks to everyone for making this years parade a great success & see you next year!

2008 Holiday Light Parade Pictures!  (Click on any picture to enlarge in a new window)

2008 CONTEST WINNERS!

NON-PROFIT CATEGORY
· 1st Place ($200) - ACS Relay for Life - Lori's Angels
· 2nd Place ($150) - Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
· 3rd Place ($100) - Hermitage Girl Scouts Troop #48

SCHOOL CATEGORY
· 1st Place ($200) - Keystone Charter School
· 2nd Place ($150) - Notre Dame School
· 3rd Place ($100) - St. Joseph's School

BANDS CATEGORY
· 1st Place ($200) - Reynolds School District
· 2nd Place ($150) - Kennedy Catholic School

ENTERTAINMENT CATEGORY
· 1st Place ($200) - Twirling Angels
· 2nd Place ($150) - Sensations Baton Corp

HONORABLE MENTION ($75 each)
· Hermitage Cub Scout Pack #16
· Charyssa Gera Fund
· South Pymatuning Fire Department
· ABC Corner

ICEBERG AWARDS

Corporate (Division A) : Over 30 feet in length
· 1st Place - Barbenders Gym
· 2nd Place - National City Bank
· 3rd Place - Bentley House Assisted Living

Corporate (Division B) : Under 30 feet in length
· 1st Place - Seven Seas Home Leisure Center
· 2nd Place - Cattron Group International
· 3rd Place - Hermitage Home Depot

Municipal - Local & County Offices, Officials, Fire Departments
· 1st Place - Hermitage Fire Department
· 2nd Place - Clark Fire Department
· 3rd Place - Wheatland Fire Department

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

"Twinkle" Award - Presented to the entry with the brightest lights
Hermitage Fire Department

"Santa's Choice" Award - Presented to the entry exhibiting the most holiday spirit
Notre Dame School

"Most Unique" Award - Presented to the entry demonstrating a creative and unique float design
Keystone Charter School

"Most Entertaining" Award - Presented to the entry with the best holiday music or entertainment theme
ACS Relay for Life - Lori's Angels

"Judges' Choice" Award - Presented as the judges choice for special recognition to entries that creatively combined bright lights & holiday spirit
· Kendron Lodge #389
· Hopscotch Early Learning Child Care Center
· Shenango Valley YMCA
· McGonigle Ambulance Service
· Penn State HDFS Club / Housing Coalition
· First National Bank