Clouds and rain gave way to sunshine just in time for the Spring Blossom Parade May 6 in downtown Nashville. This year’s theme, “Reaching for the Stars,” saluted rising stars in Brown County, and also marked the 40th anniversary of the release of the first “Star Wars” movie.
The grand marshal was 17-year-old Maria Sanderson of Brown County, a multi-award-winning violinist who’s played Carnegie Hall and on several international stages.
Parade winners, as judged by members of the Brown County Lions Club which organizers the parade, were:
CLASSIC AUTO
First: Wheels to Freedom
Second: Columbus Corvette Club
ANTIQUE AUTO
First: Ice House Gang
Second: Gary Lutes
YOUTH FLOATS
First: Brown County Literacy Coalition
Second: Uncle Beni’s BBQ
Third: Cub Scout Pack 190
ADULT FLOATS
First: Caliber Home Loans
Second: Brown County Historical Society
Third: St. Vincent De Paul
Honorable mention: Habitat for Humanity
PERFORMING GROUPS
First (tie): Brown County Marching Band and Diamonds cheerleaders
ANIMALS
First: Indiana National Guard
Second: Scarlet Mask Vigilance Society
WALKING YOUTH
First: Brown County 4-H Gang
Second: Brown County Literacy Coalition
Third: Girl Scouts
Honorable mention: Boy Scouts Pack 193
Check out our photos from the parade:
