Members of Downtown Hustle performed during the Vienna Christmas Parade on Saturday. (Photo by Gwen Sour)

PARKERSBURG – Hundreds of people lined the streets in Vienna and Parkersburg on Saturday as each hosted its annual Christmas parade, drawing families and spectators from across the Mid-Ohio Valley. Vienna’s parade was held earlier in the day on Grand Central Avenue, where spectators crowded sidewalks to watch a procession of floats and decorated vehicles from local businesses, schools and community organizations, along with entries from local fire departments. Parkersburg hosted its annual Christmas parade later along Market Street, featuring floats sponsored by local businesses and schools and participation from the local police and fire departments. Organizers estimated turnout in the hundreds at each event.

The winners for best floats at the Vienna parade include:

Commercial:

* First: Jimmie Harper Construction

* Second: Gift Gallery of Vienna/Mountain State Creamery

The cast of The Actors Guild of Parkersburg’s production of “Finding Nemo Jr.” performs a musical selection from the show Saturday during the Parkersburg Christmas Parade. (Photo by Gwen Sour)

* Third: Lowe’s of Vienna

Non-Commercial:

* First: Mid Ohio Valley Toys for Tots

* Second: The Vienna Senior Center

* Third: Vienna Baptist Church

The Humane Society of Parkersburg walked adoptable dogs along the parade route during the Parkersburg Christmas Parade. (Photo by Gwen Sour)

The winners for best floats in Parkersburg include:

Commercial:

* First: DNR Heating and Cooling

* Second: A tie between the South-Side Walmart and Hope Gas

* Third: Olivia and Friends

* Honorable mention: Hornbeck Plumbing

Non-Commercial:

* First: American Heritage Girls

* Second: A tie between Girl Scouts Black Diamond of Wood County and New Hope Baptist Church

* Third: Operation Christmas for MOV Kids