The Suspense Is Over

The First Annual OutHudson Parade Awards Ceremony happened tonight, and a week and two days after the spectacular OutHudson Pride Parade, Gossips is now able to announce the winners, chosen by the team of judges: Tiffany Martin Hamilton, Richelle Martin, and Rick Rector.

Photo: David Voorhees

Here are the winners:

Most Hudson Spirit: COARC

Photo: Paxton Ouellette

Best in Theme: Camphill Hudson

Best Music: The Rosendale Improvement Association Brass Band and Social Club

Most Pride: Rosery Flower Shop

Photo: Paxton Oeullette

Most Kitsch: BackBar

Most Fabulous: Trixie and Her Entourage

Butchest: The Greene County Pipe Band

Most Out There: Lil Deb's Oasis

Photo: Paxton Ouellette

There were also awards in categories other than the original eight. The award for Best Dressed Business went to Wm. Farmer & Sons, and a Lifetime Achievement Award went to Lisa Durfee, who in every Pride Parade in Hudson except the most recent one has created a rainbow of vintage dresses from her shop, Five & Diamond.

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