Old Mill Veterinary Hospital recognized for best holiday float

Old Mill Veterinary Hospital was recognized as the winner of this year’s best float during the annual Holiday & Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9.

More than 80 entries were registered for the parade. The float, which was themed to The Grinch, was selected for its good use of holiday lights and spirit.

Veterinary Assistant Aysha Hannachi said her team came up with the idea because of the hospital’s collective love for the movie.

“Winning the competition felt spectacular and it was honestly unexpected as there were so many amazing floats in the parade,” Hannachi said. “A couple of our vet technicians, who were on the float, are retiring soon so it was a wonderful last ‘big project’ to share with them.”

Old Mill Veterinary Hospital will have their name engraved on the Holiday in Lights trophy, which will be on display at Town Hall. This annual competition is sponsored by Loudoun Now newspaper.