11/30/60 Annual Christmas parade in downtown Roanoke

3658 (Start film) While the hoodlums were at work, one of the lartest crowds ever turned out to watch the annual Christmas Parade pass thru downtown Roanoke. (show film) According to Police Superintendent Major Frank Webb, ideal weather was responsible for the large crowds along the route. Over 75 units participated, including the Snow Queen Float. This years Queen is 17-year-old Mona Thornhill who will also reign over the Salem Christmas parade. She rode with her ten princesses and was second only to Santa Claus in order of March. Mona is a senior at Andrew Lewis. And WSLSs Uncle Looney was on hand to clown it up for the kids, along with another popular Channel 10 personality, Cactus Joe Grant. The four winning floats were those entered by the U-S Marine Corps Reserve, and the Junior Womens Club of Roanoke. Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Youth Club, and a float entered by J. A. Sutphin.