MEDIA RELEASE

The Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade Committee has announced the award winners for the 28th annual Christmas Parade with it’s theme “Let’s Be Jolly!”, held Saturday. Dec. 15.

There were 77 entries, with over 1,800 individuals in the parade, and thousands of joyful spectators lining the streets to watch.

Winners may pick up their awards at the Kona Mayor’s office at the West Hawaii Civic center, beginning on Friday, Dec. 21.

For further information, call Barbara Kossow at the mayor’s office, 327-3603.

The Parade Committee wishes to extend a warm mahalo to its sponsors, dozens of volunteers, all the entrants for their hard work and excellent results, and especially to those attending for helping to make the 2012 Christmas Parade a great event.

Non-profit / Community entries:

FLOAT:
First: Halau Kalaakeakauikawekiu
Second: The Food Basket
Third: Door of Faith Church

MARCHING:
First: Japanese Social Club
Second: Kona Salvation Army
Third: Green Power Girl

KEIKI:
First: Ka Makani O Ka MokuAina Hula Studio
Second: Innovations Public Charter School
Third: Kai Ehitu Outrigger Canoe Club

Commercial entries:

Best in Christmas Spirit
First: Kona Trans
Second: Auto Body Hawaii
Third: West Hawaii Concrete

Best School Entry

First: Innovations Public Charter School
Second: Kahakai Elementary School
Third: Kealakehe High and Intermediate School Dance Team

Best in Song

First: Ka Makani O Ka MokuAina Hula Studio
Second: Legacy Church
Third: Kahikolu Congregational Church

Best in Lights

First: Kona Trans
Second: Hawaii Electric Light Co.
Third: West Hawaii Concrete

Crowd Pleaser:
Hawaii Electric Light Co.

Judges’ Special Award:
Japanese Social Club

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