Parade begins reign for new Queen Annapolisa

The audience at the Apple Blossom Festival coronation and concert also saw Kelly Erin Grandy, Princess Windsor, chosen as first lady in waiting. Jessica Danielle MacCulloch, Princess Berwick, was second lady in waiting.

Saturday's Grand Street parade through Kentville was led by Walker and attracted a crowd estimated at 75,000.

As Queen Annapolisa, Walker will have royal duties throughout the season, including visits to Valley communities as they celebrate their own festivals, so she may need a little time off from her summer job at Sobeys in Digby.

The Memorial University student, who plans to become a doctor, has completed her second year as a science major and is doing a double minor in biochemistry and French.

As queen of the Apple Blossom Festival, her prize package includes a $1,000 scholarship and a scholarship for a five-week French immersion course from Université Sainte-Anne.

Walker's bio says she is interested in sports and as a Digby Regional High School student, she competed in track and field, soccer and swimming.

Walker is the daughter of Lori VanTassell and Kenneth Walker.