Takoma Park Independence Day
2024 Parade Prizes & Winners
Performing Arts - Includes bands, vocals, dancing, acrobatics, theater, marching units
First Prize ($300): Dazzling Steppers Dance Team
Second Prize ($200): Washington Adventist University
Third Prize ($100): The Mark H. Rooney Taiko School
Jeffrey Silverstone Memorial Uncle Sam Award - for costumed entries
First Prize ($200): Takoma Horticultural Club
Second Prize ($100): Washington Revels
Youth Groups
First Prize ($100): West Hillandale Hammerheads Swim Team
Roscoe Award (Animal Groups)
First Prize ($200): Greenbelt Dog Training Marching Drill Team
Wacky Tacky Takoma Award
First Prize ($200): Greenbelt Honk! Situation
Parade Theme - representing “Harmony in Takoma Park”
First Prize ($200): Seasonal Roots
TPIDC Memorial Award - in honor of Belle Ziegler, Ernie Weisman, Ed Hutmire, June Aloi, Kay Daniels-Cohen, and Chief James “Jimmy” Jarboe
First Prize ($200: The Morning Few Band
Prizes will not be awarded where, in the opinion of the judges, they are not merited.