Trinity Lutheran Church and School float wins first place in Blaze parade
Did you watch the Blaze parade?
Want to watch it again? Here are several photo highlights of the parade that featured nearly 80 units and entertained over 2,000 parade watchers for over 45 minutes.
Three floats were winners in the parade.
First - Trinity Lutheran Church and School
Second - Citizens National Bank
Third - Bluffton Hospital
According to Junior Weihrauch, parade director, between 70 and 80 units made up the parade, which is one of the largest in Blaze history.
More photos will be posted later.
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