The parade route this year was noticeably better attended than members have seen in a while, which made for yet another great annual tradition. The South Salem Fire Department would like to thank everyone for coming out to watch and cheer, as well as all the surrounding departments and organizations for joining the department in the parade. After a great opening night of the carnival, the Chiefs handed out the following awards. Congratulations to all the winners!

Best Over All - Katonah
Best Over All - Out of State - Mill Plain
Best Over All - In State - Montrose
Best Non-Regulation - Out of State - Norton Heights
Best Non-Regulation - In State - Pound Ridge
Best Regulation - Out of State - Ridgefield
Best Regulation - In State - Bedford Hills
Best Pumper - Croton Falls
Best Tanker - Pound Ridge
Best Antique - Croton Falls
Best Fire Department Color Guard - Montrose
Best Senior Music - Tarrytown Vets
Best Junior Music - Fairfield Sparklers
Best Music Director - Fairfield Sparklers

Be sure to come back to the firehouse as carnival week continues. It will open at 6:00 PM Friday night and on Saturday it will open an hour early at 5:00 PM, the final night. The members look forward to seeing you there!