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More than 80 entries marched Saturday evening along Alii Drive ringing in the season. The Kona Christmas Parade included more than 1,800 people, as well as a sprinkling of dogs, miniature horses and something that looked like a Yeti.
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Ginch also made an appearance.
The Kona Christmas Parade Committee has announced the award winners for the 27th annual Christmas Parade.
Parade chairwoman Barbara Kossow thanked everyone who marched in the parade, the sponsors, the volunteers and the thousands who lined the streets to make the 2011 Kona Christmas Parade such a success.
Awardees may pick up their certificates at the mayor’s office at the West Hawaii Civic center, beginning Dec. 14.
For further information, call Kossow at 323-4448.
2011 Christmas Parade Awardees
Non-profit/Community entries
First: Halau Kalaakea Kaui Kawe Kiu
Second: Kona Christian Church
Third: Legacy Church
Marching
First: A Gathering of Kona Churches
Second: Japanese Social Club of Kona
Third: Echo City Knockouts Roller Derby
Keiki
First: Hoopa Hawaii Volleyball Club
Second: The Salvation Army of Kona
Third: Innovations Public Charter School
Commercial Entries
Best Christmas Spirit
First: Auto Body Hawaii
Second: The Dancing Tree Studio
Third: Pacific Island Fitness
School Entries
Best School Entry
First: Kahakai Elementary School
Second: Kealakehe Dance Team
Third: Innovations Public Charter School
All Entries
Best in Song
First: Halau Kalaakea Kaui Kawe Kiu
Second: Halau Hula Hulali Mai i Ka La
Third: A Gathering of Kona Churches
Best in Lights:
First: HELCO
Second: Pacific Rim Fishing Supplies
Third: The Dancing Tree Studio
Crowd Pleaser
Nose For Adventure
Judges’ Special
Kona Korean Mission Church
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Check out the parade on Na Leo O Hawaii – Community Television (Channel 53)
* 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17
* 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20
* 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23
* 7 p.m. Christmas Eve
* 8 a.m. Christmas Day
— Find out more:
http://paradesinkona.com/
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