Always a big part of the convention, the annual parade was held Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. along Route 257 in Newburg. Staging was at Piccowaxen M.S., Higdon E.S. and the Newburg Elks Lodge. The parade was followed by contests and activities and an awards ceremony at the Charles County Fairgrounds. Please enjoy the attached Photo Gallery by the Bay Net photojournalist Ron Bailey.