Annual Carnival and Parade Results
 
By Mike Harris
August 13, 2012
 

The South Salem Fire Department went back to our August timing for our annual Carnival and Parade. Many thanks to the South Salem residents and all the neighboring towns and communities for coming out to support the department. Even with a little rain and dark skies, the department had a great time hosting an annual tradition for the town, and loved to see everyone enjoying it. A special thanks to the Westchester County Parade Judges Association for judging the parade, and choosing the following as award recipients. The Best Over All Trophy was given in honor of Bill Lynch, an ex-chief and exemplary member of the fire department, who passed away last year.

1. Best Over All - Katonah
2. Best Overall Out of State - Ridgefield
3. Best Overall In State - Pound Ridge
4. Best Non Regulation Out of State - Mill Plain
5. Best Non Regulation in State - Croton Falls
6. Best Regulation - Bedford
7. Second Best Non Regulation Out of State - Noroton Heights
8. Second Best Non Regulation in State - Golden's Bridge
9. Second Best Regulation - New Canaan
10. Best Pumper Out of State - Noroton
11. Best Pumper in State - Croton Falls
12. Best Tanker - Pound Ridge
13. Best Antique - Croton Falls
14. Best Fire Department Color Guard - Pound Ridge
15. Best Chiefs Car - Pound Ridge
16. Best Senior Music - Danbury Drum Corp
17. Best Junior Music - Maybrook Boy Scouts
18. Best Music Director - CT Rebels
19. Best Rescue Truck - Ridgefield
20. Best Ambulance - Lewisboro VAC
21. Best Brush Truck - New Fairfield

Many thanks again to all who volunteered, participated, and supported the department in our biggest event of the year. The department looks forward to seeing everyone again as we get ready to kick off the year of our 75th Anniverary. And check out the photos section of our website for even more pictures of the week.
 
Some of the rides featured at the Carnival
Some of the rides featured at the Carnival
 
Some more rides and games for all ages at the Carnival
Some more rides and games for all ages at the Carnival
 
The famous Ferris Wheel
The famous Ferris Wheel
 
The food tent, fried dough tent, raffle tent, and drink trailer all ran by members of the SSFD
The food tent, fried dough tent, raffle tent, and drink trailer all ran by members of the SSFD
 
The Dixie Dandies leading in the South Salem Fire Department at the front of the parade
The Dixie Dandies leading in the South Salem Fire Department at the front of the parade
 
The Vista Fire Department, one of many neighboring departments marching in the parade, being greeted by the three SSFD Chiefs
The Vista Fire Department, one of many neighboring departments marching in the parade, being greeted by the three SSFD Chiefs
 
The Katonah Fire Department being welcomed by their band, another one of many participating departments and bands in the parade
The Katonah Fire Department being welcomed by their band, another one of many participating departments and bands in the parade