Video: Algonquin's 2011 Founders' Days Parade

Firefighters, local businesses and schools all marched in the parade, and a panel awarded trophies to the best floats in several categories later in the afternoon.

2011 51st Annual Algonquin Founders' Days Parade Winners

Best of Theme — Jacob H.S Pom Dance Team

Best of Float — River Art Studio & Gallery

Show Stopper — Pro Dance Elite & Team USA

Exceptional Civic or Municipal Participant

• First Place: Algonquin/LITH Fire Department
• Second Place: Algonquin Lions Club

Exceptional Algonquin Non For Profit Participant

• First Place: St Margaret Mary Knights & El Cardunal (13)
• Second Place: Rolling Thunder (7)

Exceptional Non For Profit Participant

• First Place: Fox River Rebekah (60)
• Second Place: Bear Necessitiies (68)

Exceptional Algonquin Business Participant

• First Place: All Smiles Dental (70)
• Second Place: Ambit Energy (55)

Exceptional Business Participant

• First Place: Algonquin Academy of Dance & Music (42)
• Second Place: Kids 1st Pediatric Dentistry (97)

Exceptional Community Group

• First Place: Light of Christ Lutheran Church (45)
• Second Place: Environmental Defenders (119)

Exceptional Youth Organization Participant

• First Place: Cubscout Pack 368 (33)
• Second Place: LA Jr Golden Eagles Cheer & Football (64)

Exceptional Vehicle Participant

• First Place: Northern Illinois Streeters (80)
• Second Place: Herb Falk (73)

Exceptional Entertainer Participant

• First Place: Pro Dance Elite & Team USA (58)
• Second Place: Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance (36)

Exceptional Sports Organization Participant

• First Place: Dance Force Studios (51)
• Second Place: Crystal Lake Gymnastics Team (74)

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