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Photos: Vienna Hosts 66th Annual Halloween Parade

Santa Claus serves as grand marshal in the annual parade

Vienna celebrated its 66th annual Halloween Parade on Wednesday with Santa Claus serving as grand marshal for the parade themed "Celebrating Holidays Around the World."

A panel of judges will hand out awards in the following categories: Youth Band, Float with Music, Youth Performer, Antique/Classic Vehicle, Adult Band, Float without Music and Adult Performer. The awards ceremony will be hosted 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Town Hall before the Vienna Town Council meeting.

Until the official ceremony, click here to check out state Sen. Chap Petersen's picks as his favorites on his Ox Road South blog. Feel free to tell us your favorites in the comments section below.

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Want to see what you missed? The entire Vienna Halloween Parade will be available on DVD for $10. Copies can be reserved online at www.viennava.gov. Those interested can also fill out an order form at the Vienna Community Center at 120 Cherry Street SE before 5 p.m. Nov. 2.

For more information, contact the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.

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