Middleburg, Virginia Christmas Parade 2011

Middleburg, Virginia Christmas Parade 2011

Talk about Romantic! 

Horses, dogs, a parade in a cute little historic town – add this to your book of romantic places and events to see and do!

Today’s Parade of Roses – it’s Monday, Jan 2, 2012 – made me remember to post the photos from the Annual Middleburg Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2011.

The first event of the festive day in downtown Middleburg was "The Hunt" parade at 11:00 a.m.on Saturday, December 3. What a sight in this attractive historic town!

Hounds and horses - but where's the fox?

 The parade is actually TWO parades …  

These are the photos from the horses and hounds brigade – I guess they call it The Hunt, which took place at 11:00 a.m.

Middleburg dogs have their people bring them to see the fox-hunter hounds at the annual Christmas parade.

Middleburg, Virginia is famous for its horse farms, fox hunting and celebrities. I would also add that it should be famous for the number of dogs who live there too!  I’ve included photos of some of the pets who showed up to see the fox hounds in the parade!

A pug, captivated by the number of fox-hunting hounds ...

Middleburg was established in 1787 by Revolutionary War Lieutenant Colonel and Virginia statesman, Levin Powell. He purchased the land for Middleburg at $2.50 an acre from Joseph Chinn, first cousin to George Washington.

Lots of pups dressed up for the parade!

Middleburg – population about 600 –  makes a great day trip or vacation.  There are plenty of charming shops and restaurants, along with several nearby vineyards and estates that offer tours and even horseback riding.  

Some watchers didn't bother to dress up, but enjoyed the show all the same!

Don’t miss the historic Red Fox Inn and Tavern. It is reported to be the “oldest operating original inn in America.”

The historic Red Fox Inn (and restaurant) all dressed up for the holidays ...

The Red Fox Tavern was a hang out spot for Confederate Colonel John Mosby and his Rangers. A century later, President Kennedy’s press secretary, Pierre Salinger, held press conferences at the Red in the Jeb Stuart Room. Some of my personal favorite shops include The Fun Shop, Lou Lou, and Creme de la  Creme. (See my other post on Middleburg shopping.)

Middleburg, Virginia Christmas Parade 2011

Middleburg, Virginia Christmas Parade 2011