First place winners in today’s Fair & Rodeo Parade on Central Avenue are the Hillstompers. The parade theme was ‘Celebrate Los Alamos.’ Morrie Pongratz announced the parade and the 34 entries were judged by Fire Chief Troy Hughes, Los Alamos Daily Post publisher Carol A. Clark and Monitor publisher Ben Carlson. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Tied for second place are World War II veterans. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Tying for second place, James Chrobocinski and his wife Jacquie in their two purpose parade entry. The truck displays Chrobocinski’s campaign for County Council and the back portion reflects his Zia Realty Group business. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

The back portion of the tied second place winner in today’s parade displays Zia Realty Group. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

LANL’s Work Safety Group garners third place in today’s parade. (Watch for a gallery of more photos from the 2014 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo parade and events in Sunday’s edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com