Superheroes, ghosts, goblins, the T.C. Williams Zombie Band, and scores of decked-out strollers and pets in costume marched down Mount Vernon Avenue for the 23rd Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade on Sunday, Oct. 27.  

   As part of the parade festivities, the Del Ray Business Association presented awards for best stroller, best pet costume, best decorated business, and best decorated house.

   The winners:

Stroller Contest
Most Creative: Signs of Elements & the Atoms Family
Less is More: DJ Joe & Hype Mom
Most Humorous: Thank You for Being A Friend
Best Group: Dawn of MTV
Best Overall: The Seas are Rising and So Are We

Pet Contest
Most Creative: Mario Cart
Best Team (tie): Batman, Robin, Wonder Women + Villians and Super Girl  
How Could You Do This To Me:  Chocolate Taco
Vola Lawson Best in Show:  Racehorse & Jockey

Best Decorated Businesses
1st Place: The Garden
2nd Place: Del Ray Psych & Wellness
3rd Place: The Front Porch
Honorable Mention: Artifacts, Pork Barrel BBQ, and Waxing the City

Best Decorated Halloween Houses
1st Place: 307 E Clifford
2nd Place: 410 E Nelson
3rd Place: 4 W Custis
Honorable mention: 104 W Monroe, 8 E Bellefonte 
People's Choice: 410 E. Nelson

   Held each year on the Sunday before Halloween, the Del Ray Halloween Parade is sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association, which represents the independently-owned shops, retailers, and businesses in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria.