Thank you to all the neighbors who came out and made the Suburban Acres Civic League 4th of July Kids’ Parade & Community Picnic a great success!

It was hot and humid outside, but we had a great turnout and some incredible outfits and decorations!

2019 Prize Winners

Best Dressed Pet:  Shivon the dog, brought by owner Susan Boice

Best Dressed Kids

First Place:  Marion Collins

Second Place:  Daisy Tompkins

Third Place:  Charlie Kinnison and Stella Gabriel

Best Overall Entry:  The Toro Family – Allie, Abbie, Annie, Angie

Donors:

• Towne Bank
• Harris Teeter
• Sweet Frog
• Tinee Giant

Guests:

• Norfolk City Council Member Courtney Doyle, Ward 2
• Norfolk City Council Member Andria McClellan, Superward 6
• Norfolk Police Community Resource Officer, Billy Old
• Norfolk Police Officers Bangoura and Siegel
• Ted Drake, representative for Delegate Rob Bloxom, District 100
• Firefighters from Station 9

Master of Ceremonies:  Richard Drumwright

Parade Marshal:  Matt Adams, Revolutionary War Soldier Reenactor

Helpers for the Picnic and Parade:

• Joan and Wes Wilson
• Louie Gabriel
• John Mangus
• Peter Bastinelli
• Alex Gabriel
• Diane Ruhl
• Mary Ann Grogan
• Pearl Windle
• Peter Beznoska
• Karen Mayne

For more photos from the event, check out our Album on Facebook