By Jennifer Ersalesi
Photo Credits: Janice Guzman
Last year one of Rutherford’s longest-standing traditions, the Annual Baby Parade, had to be canceled due to the pandemic. This year families were excited that the 89th Annual Baby Parade had returned. Many young children were registered to be part of the historical parade on Saturday, June 26th in Lincoln Park. Children under the age of five were invited to participate in the event sponsored by Lightbridge Academy.
Families chose a number of different themes and costumes such as red, white, and blue all-American, summer, Pride, dinosaurs, and Hawaiian luau.
After a panel of judges had a chance to see each participant parade past the bandshell twice, they collaborated to decide the winners of the adorable contest. Awards were given to the following young residents:
Grand Prize:
American Express Choo Choo Train
Child: Riley Frick
Parent: Amy Frick
1st-6th Place:
1st Place: CELEBRATING RUTH BADER GINSBURG
Child: Winnie Rose Noth
Parent: Kally Noth
2nd Place: LITTLE MISS FIRECRACKER
Child: Abby Cronin
Parent: Bridget Cronin
3rd Place: WONDER WOMAN
Child: Rose Fabiano
Parent: Erin Healey
4th Place: LUAU on the 4th
Child: Mina Patel
Parent: Katie Patel
5th Place: RED, WHITE & BUBBLY
Child: Allison Elliott
Parent: Tara Elliott
6th Place: SWEET BABY FIRECRACKER
Child: Aurora Elizabeth Sahadi
Parent: Katrina Watt
The Grand Prize winner received a $100 savings bond and the first through sixth place winners received a $50 savings bond.
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