Parade wows Friendly City fans

Members of the Elite Dance Centre strutted their stuff. (Ron Yuzark photo)

Ron Yuzark, Echo Correspondent

Woodstock celebrated one of its most cherished traditions on May 19, as the 77th annual Victoria Day Parade brought excitement and community spirit to the streets.

Spectators lined the new parade route to enjoy a vibrant display of marching bands, floats from local organizations and businesses, vintage cars, inflatables, entertainers, and more. Festivities continued in Southside Park afterwards with a lively busker show and captivating performances by roaming stilt walkers.

Attendees generously contributed non-perishable food items, which were collected by volunteers along the route in support of local food programs. This year’s route was adjusted due to ongoing construction on Dundas Street and restoration work at the Southside Park pond.