Canandaigua marches to celebrate Fourth of July. Who were the annual parade winners?

CANANDAIGUA — The city of Canandaigua hosted its annual Fourth of July celebration on July 4. 

Thousands of spectators cheered on veterans, first responders, local community groups, musicians, antique cars and youthsas they strolled on historic downtown’s Main Street to the Canandaigua Lake waterfront.

“Community” was this year's celebration theme and more than 60 community groups, local businesses and elected officials built floats, played music, entertained in a walking group or drove a car, tractor or even horses as a favorite mode of transportation. More than 100 units strolled the route, while Pittsford Fire Department Marching Band and Rotary Club of Canandaigua played patriotic music. 

Here are the Canandaigua Fourth of July parade award winners 

Grand Marshal Award: Ontario County 4H 

Canandaigua Mayor’s Award: Rotary Club of Canandaigua 

Canandaigua Business Improvement District Award: Unique Toy Shop 

Best use of the “Community” Theme Award: Town of Canandaigua 

Outstanding Float: Boy Scout Troop 32 

Community Spirit Award: Veteran Gene Gerrard and the town of Canandaigua Republican Committee 

Fire Department Award: City of Canandaigua Fire Department 

Junior Judges Award: Sands Family YMCA