2012 Valley of Flowers Award Winners
Several parade units and contest winners were announced Sunday.
While several turned out for the crowning of the 2012 Valley of Flowers Queen Sunday, others turned out to hear the award winners for several other contests.
A number of awards were handed out during the ceremony, and here's a rundown of winners as well as second and third place recipients.
Pretty Baby Contest
Personality: Lily Jung (Parent: Whitney Thomas)
Popularity: Brody Barteau (Parents: Mitch and Ellen Barteau)
Tot Wheels
3 Years Old and Younger
First Place: Roderick Eldred
Second Place: Halle and Mareena Inman
Third Place: Zachary Richardson
4-6 Years
First Place: Corina Baker
Second Place: Catalina Eldred
Third Place: Walter Torrer
Best Theme Unit – James J. Eagan Award
First Place: St. Rose Phillippine Duchesne
Second Place: Cub Scout, Pack 797
Third Place: Valley Industries
Best Decorated Car
Kimberly Thro - Sacred Heart Parish
Best Organization
First Place: North County CYC
Second Place: City of Hazelwood
Third Place: Florissant Elks Lodge No. 2316
Best Commercial Unit
First Place: Dooley’s Florist
Second Place: Goeke’s Produce
Third Place: Dance Explosion
Best Antique Auto
First Place: Gary’s Auto Service
Second Place: Missouri Cameo Club
Best Antique Vehicle
First Place: John Meier Tractor
Second Place: Welsh Heating and Cooling
Best Walking Unit
First Place: McCluer North High School
Second Place: McCluer High School
ROSE SCHULTE
7:33 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Had a great time at the parade, it was a long and hot day but so worth seeing everyone coming out for it. A great event every year that just keeps getting bigger and bigger. Kudos to the event planners, I know it is a huge job.
Bob and Rose Schulte Florissant, MO