Andrea Johnson/MDN People hand out candy to kids during the North Dakota State Fair Parade on Saturday.

Winners of the 2017 North Dakota State Fair Parade have been announced.

The parade with 212 units was held in Minot Saturday. Units pay a fee to be judged.

The award, winning unit and award sponsor are as follows:

Grand Marshal Overall Winner – Dig It Up Backhoe Service Inc., sponsored by Northland Bus Service.

Roughrider Award Best Equestrian – Minot Trail Riders, sponsored by 5 Spot Bar, Stanley.

Flickertail Award Best Musical Group – Rock the Leaves, sponsored by Gate City Bank.

Chairman’s Award Best Commercial Theme – Styles Inc., sponsored by Verendrye Electric.

Governor’s Award Best Non-Commercial Theme – Roosevelt Park Zoo, sponsored by Prairie Federal Credit Union.

Youth Sweepstakes Award Best Youth Entry – Nedrose High School, sponsored by Gem Federal Credit Union.

Parade Committee Award Most Humorous – North Dakota Clowns, sponsored by Town & Country Credit Union.

Heritage Award Depicting N.D. Heritage – Makoti Threshing, sponsored by Gooseneck Implement.

Pioneer Award Best Antique Vehicle – Phil Deplazes 1975 Pontiac Catalina, sponsored by Farmers Union Insurance.

Lewis and Clark Award Best Military Unit – Minot VFW Post 753, sponsored by Leader Bar, Stanley.

Parade judges were Sally Brown, Joan Vetter, Ann Schoader, Wendy Muto, Heidie Clarke and Richard Sabol.