TD BANK WOMAN OF THE YEAR: Sharita Rouse
 
Sharita Rouse started Tummy YumYum Gourmet Candy Apples in July of 2017. She is the mother of 3 and grandmother of 6. She is from Asheboro, NC. Her goal in creating Tummy YumYum was to bring smiles to the faces of Candy Apple Lovers! As time goes on her ultimate goal is to see that there are No Hungry Tummies. Her goal is to serve those who are less fortunate and be a shining example of Gods love to all.
MAN OF THE YEAR: Joe Nelson

Joe was born and raised in Manassas. He’s part of a large family, attended Osbourn High School and later Charis Bible College. Joe is very proud of his twin sons, Joey and Davey. Joe was a valued employee of Cocke’s Pharmacy as a lad and EE Wine for many years. Joe currently works at Radiator Express. He is very active in his Church and his faith is an integral part of his daily life. Joe has been an active and valued member of the Greater Manassas Christmas Parade Committee for 35 years. Around the Christmas holidays, you can always fine him spreading holiday cheer and touching the lives of those around him!
CHRISTMAS PARADE PHOTOS:
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SANTA LIGHTS MANASSAS PHOTOS:
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PARADE WINNERS

Marching Band:
1st- Patriot HS Marching Pioneers
2nd- Manassas Park HS Cougars
3rd- Gainesville HS Band
4th- Colgan HS Marching Band

Dance Company:
1st- Showcase Dance Studio
2nd- Progressions Dance School
3rd- Virginia Dance Center
4th- Spotlight Dance Company

Cheerleading, Majorette, Step Teams:
1st- Osbourn HS Cheer
2nd- Heavy Hitterz Dance Team
3rd- Premier Martial Arts
4th- Suburban Gypsies

Vehicle Clubs:
1st- Northern Virginia Jeepers Association
2nd- Bull Run Region, AACA
3rd- Fire & Smoke Jeep Club
4th- The Old Dominion Historical Fire Society (ODHFS)

Float- Business:
1st- Bach to Rock Bristow
2nd- Appleton Campbell
3rd- The Salisbury Center
4th- Barrett Trucking, Inc

Float- Other:
1st- St. Thomas United Methodist Church
2nd- Team Virginia Mizuno-Patten 10U
3rd- Jay’s Got Flavor
4th- Titan Elite Softball 12U

Business Vehicles:
1st- Balloon- Advantage Septic Service
2nd- Able Moving & Storage, Inc.
3rd- Balloon- Horton’s Towing
4th- Aaron’s Towing

Non-Profit Organization:
1st- Alive Church
2nd- McLean Bible Church
3rd- Martin K. Alloy Boys & Girls Club of Manassas Stanley Martin Homes
4th- Word Alive Church International

Equestrian/Animals:
1st- Lucky Dog Grooming
2nd- Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)
3rd- Silver Eagle Stable
4th- Santa’s Neigh Bors