Kona parade winners announced

KAILUA-KONA — The Kailua-Kona Community Parade Association announced its entry winners and runners-up Friday from the 32nd annual Kailua-Kona Community Christmas Parade, which was held on Saturday, Dec. 10.

Award certificates will be mailed to the winning entries. The winners are as follows:

Float Division

1) Hula Halau o Kahakai

2) The Food Basket

3) Kai Opua Outrigger Canoe Club

Marching Division

1) Kona Community Hospital

2) Kealakehe High School Polynesian Dance

3) Japanese Social Club of Kona

Keiki Division

1) Makua Lani Christian Academy

2) Kona Dance and Performing Arts

3) Kai Ehitu Outrigger Canoe Club

Special Recogntion:

Best Crowd Pleaser (Commercial)

1) Fearless Towing

2) United Airlines

3) Kens Masonry

Best In School Entry

1) Makua Lani Christian Academy

2) Innovations Public Charter School

3) Kealakehe High School Polynesian Dance Class

Best In Musical Entry

1) Kealakehe Elementary Ukulele

2) Kahikolua Church

3) KBExtreme

Best In Lights

1) Nose for Adventure

2) Family Support Services

3) Helco

Special Awards:

Judges Special

1) The Food Basket