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A bright and sunny Thanksgiving Day welcomed the 2011 Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade as it marched down Tryon Street, starting at 10 A.M. Huge crowds enjoyed the 22 floats, 13 marching bands, 7 step teams, among the 110+ units in the parade.
The parade was broadcast on WBTV at 1:00 P.M. on Thanksgiving Day and will be repeated on Christmas morning, starting at 4:30 A.M.
Thanks to everyone who came out to see one of the largest Thanksgiving Parades in the United States! We'll see you next year! |
photo by Lenn Long Photography |
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Molly Walker of Jay M. Robinson High School was selected from among
58 Carrousel Representatives as the 2011 Carrousel Scholar at our Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 23.
Click
here for a list of all our scholarship winners. Congratulations to Molly and all the outstanding students who participated in the Carrousel Scholarship Program.
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photo by Lenn Long Photography |
| Our 2011 Carrousel Scholar, Molly Walker, appeared in the NC Azalea Festival Parade in Wilmington, NC, on Saturday, April 14. She will represent Carrousel at the Carolina Dogwood Festival in Statesville, NC, on April 28. |
Molly at the Azalea Festival
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The Pride of Providence Marching Band was selected as the Spirit of Carrousel winner in the 2011 Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade.
They will lead the parade as the Honor Band in the 2012 parade. Click
here to read about all the parade band winners. |
photo by Lenn Long Photography |
