The Winners of the 2012 City of Falls Church Memorial Day Parade as voted by the judges have been announced by City Hall: Band/Drum Corps – Milford Mill Academy, Emergency/Fire Vehicle – Arlington County/Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department, Float – George Mason High School Band sponsored by Giant Food, Majorette/Pom Pom Group – Baltimore Westsiders Marching Band sponsored by Tori McKinney, Classic/Antique Car or Truck – Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department, Marching/Walking Unit – Mary Riley Styles Public Library, Youth Group – Tinkus Tiataco, Professional Marching Band – John F. Nicoll Pipes and Drums, Judges’ Choice – Alma Boliviana.

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