A banner noting the Musical's 50th season is posted on the Old Courthouse lawn.

Chamber executive director Dorothy White, left, and Ann McMichael of PLG TV dress in period costumes for the event.

PLG-TV News Director Tom Isaac, right, and Rick Marshall prepare equipment for taping the parade.

Dorothy White smiles during a test of the video equipment.

Members of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Mounted Posse lead the parade.

Members of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Mounted Posse lead the parade.

James Neff waves to the crowd dressed as his Musical character, Stephen Foster.

Si Arnold, center, is honored for her 44 years of service to the Musical as its costume designer.

Cast members of the Musical walked the route and entertained parade watchers.

Musical cast members wave to the crowd.

Musical cast members wave to the crowd.

Musical cast members pose for photos from parade goers.

Musical cast members pose for photos from parade goers.

Musical cast members pose for photos from parade goers.

Musical cast members pose for photos from parade goers.

Dan Bennett, owner of Bardstown Trolley & Transit and publsiher of Bardstonian Magazine, pilots the trolley down the parade route.

Mayor Dick Heaton was the first of several elected officials in the parade.

State Rep. David Floyd and his wife Cheri wave as they travel along North Third Street.

With most of the cars off of North Third Street, many parade watchers found front-row seats on the curb.

Nelson County Clerk Phyllis Mattingly smiles while riding along the parade route.

Bardstown councilmen Bobby Simpson, left, and Tommy Reed wave to the crowd.

Cast members of the NCHS production "Seussical" led the Nelson County Band of Pride in the parade.

ABOVE: An appreciate crowd lined the North Third Street part of the route. RIGHT: Walter Martin, right, leads a group of Civil War reenactors. FAR RIGHT: A young reenactor carries the Stars and Stripes.

The Bourbon City Brass Band entertained parade-goers with the sounds of the Civil War.

Katie Brooks plays flute during the Bourbon City Brass Band's performance.