Photos By Paul Purpura : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : A youngster sits by three candles lit in remembrance of Connor Craig at this year's Lovingston Christmas Parade.

Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia
The 2010 Lovingston Christmas Parade was special in so many different ways. First it snowed! That made it a perfect backdrop for the Christmas season. But more importantly, this year’s parade held a special remembrance for 7 year old Connor Craig of Shipman who tragically died over Thanksgiving weekend, from a hunting accident. Countless people held candles in memory of Connor.

Our NCL Mountain Photographer, Paul Purpura, traveled down from the mountain and braved the cold to grab shots at this year’s parade!

This pair of youngsters represented two of the hundreds and hundreds that held candles in memory of Connor Craig.

The Nelson County High Marching Governors braved the cold snowy Saturday in the 2010 parade.

Brooke Berry, Miss Nelson County, was all smiles during the 30 degree temps and snow.

Rebecca Duncan - Miss Virginia Fabulous Belle

Rachel Thompson - Tiny Miss Nelson County

Santa waves at the crowd during the 2010 Lovingston Christmas Parade.

Folks lined the street during a snowy Saturday afternoon at the 2010 Lovingston Christmas Parade.

In spite of the cold and snow, the 2010 parade went off perfectly.

Members of the VFW at the 2010 Lovingston Christmas Parade

McGruff The Crime Dog even showed up for this year's parade!

Lovingston Fire Department at the 2010 Christmas Parade.

It was a day to bundle up for the folks on the Tye River Elementary float.

View some of the past Christmas Parades by clicking here.

See you at the 2011 Christmas parade next year!

Photo By Jenn Rhubright : ©2008-2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : A shot from the 2008 Lovingston Christmas Parade. The 2009 parade is this coming Sunday afternoon - December 6th.

Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia

The annual Lovingston Christmas parade will be held this weekend. This year’s Nelson County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 3:00 PM.

The 2009 parade theme is “A Beary Special Christmas.”

This year’s Grand Marshall is BJ Cabbell. BJ played football at NCHS and graduated in 2006. He currently plays for UVA and will graduate in 2010. He is the son of Bobby and June Cabbell.

There will be street vendors with food and beverages.

Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories:
Best Theme Float
Most Entertaining Float
Best Formation Marching Unit
Most Entertaining Marching Unit
Best of Show Horse & Rider
Best of Show Classic Antique Vehicle (1980 and older)
Best of Show Modified Antique Vehicle (1980 and older)
Best of Show Fire Unit
Best of Show Rescue Unit
Judges Choice Award

If you would like to participate in the parade, please contact Sherri Brooks at 263-8178 or email: smb9k@aol.com Parade applications made be downloaded by clicking here.

Much more information over at parade’s official website by clicking here.

Photos By Jenn Rhubright : ©2008 NCL : More photos from the 2008 Nelson County Christmas Parade

Lovingston – Nelson County, Virginia

We first showed you some initial pics and the award winners from the 2008 Nelson County Christmas Parade here. Jenn Rhubright of Arrington was there as well shooting photos for us and here’s some of her best! Was a great time and thanks Jenn for the additional photos!

You can click on any photo for an enlarged view.

See you at next year’s Christmas Parade 2009!!

Photos By Connie Miller : It was cold, very cold! But the 2008 parade was a big hit!

Lovingston – Nelson County, Virginia

Updated 12.8.08 with entry winners and awards.
The temperatures were very cold, and the wind was howling, but folks braved the blustery weather to make it to the 2008 Nelson Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. Our special thanks to Connie Miller for sharing her photos with us. Our photographer was there and we’ll have many more photos posted in the coming days!

The Nelson County High School Marching Governors Band takes to the street in Sunday's Christmas Parade.

In spite of the very cold temperatures, the floats were flawless, and the crowds excited!

This year’s parade theme was Inside Santa’s Workshop.

Here’s all of the winners in their respective categories:

Floats:
Adheres Best to Theme
1st Place: Horizon Clubhouse
& nbsp; 2nd Place: Piney River Cub Scouts Pac #32
Most Entertaining
1st Place: Girl Scout Troop #249
2nd Place: Tuckahoe School

Marching Unit:
Best Formation:
1st Place: NCHS Marching Governors
2nd Place: Calvary Parade Band
Most Entertaining
1st Place: Relay for Life
2nd Place: Living Nativity

Horse & Rider
Best of Show: Audrey Robertson

Classic Antique Vehicle (1980 and older):
Best of Show: Joe Lee McClellan’s 1942 Ford Super Deluxe

Modified Antique Vehicle (1980 and older):
Best of Show: Rolling Thunder Classic Car Club

Fire Unit:
Best of Show: Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department Brush 18 Fire Truck

Rescue Unit:
Best of Show: Roseland Rescue Unit

Judges Choice Award:
Fitzgerald Farms

Thanks again Connie for sharing your photos!

Photo By Jenn Rhubright : From the 2006 Christmas Parade in Lovingston, Virginia

The annual Nelson County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 7, 2008.

The parade will begin at 3pm in the southern end of the village of Lovingston and travel up Front Street, ending at the Farm Bureau Insurance Building where Santa will receive visitors.

This year’s parade theme is “Inside Santa’s Workshop.”

There will be street vendors with food and beverages.

Parade applications and additional information are available by calling Sherri Brooks at 434-263-8178 or emailing: smb9k@aol.com.

There is no entry fee; however, applications are necessary to establish a parade roster.

Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories:

Best Theme Float
Most Entertaining Float
Best Formation Marching Unit
Most Entertaining Marching Unit
Best of Show Horse & Rider
Best of Show Classic Antique Vehicle (1980 and older)
Best of Show Modified Antique Vehicle (1980 and older)
Best of Show Fire Unit
Best of Show Rescue Unit
Judges Choice Award