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Presentation Of Awards By Chuck Ellis, Director Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts, To The Winners Of The 2014 Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade.
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Staff Recommends: Presentation of Awards.
Explanation:
The City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts hosted the 59th annual Candy Cane Parade on Saturday, December 6, 2014 on Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The theme of this year's parade was "Peppermint Paradise".
Over 1700 parade participants in the more than 70 units entertained thousands of spectators; parading and performing throughout the route. Included were marching bands, decorated floats, children's groups and, of course, Santa.
This year's judges were challenged in choosing the winners due to the large number of fantastic entries. We are extremely proud to recognize this year's parade winners.
BEST SCHOOL MARCHING UNIT (Tie):
1st Place: Hollywood Hills High School "Spartan Pride" Band
1st Place: South Broward High School Marching "Bulldog" Band
Honorable Mention: McArthur High School "Mustang" Band
BEST MARCHING GROUP:
1st Place: Hollywood Police Department Honor Guard
MOST ORIGINAL:
1st Place: Department of Public Utilities
BEST FLOAT (Tie):
1st Place: Dig-It Landscapes
1st Place: Department of Public Utilities
Honorable Mention: Island of Misfit Toys
BEST CHILDREN'S ENTRY:
1st Place: Girl Scout Troop 10387
BRIGHTEST OF THE NIGHT:
1st Place: Black Sheep 4x4s
BEST NON-PROFIT ENTRY:
1st Place: Broward Victim's Rights Coalition
BEST BUSINESS ENTRY:
1st Place: Dig-It Landscapes
As an added feature of the Candy Cane Parade, judges representing the Hollywood Beach Business Association (HBBA) utilized the Peppermint Paradise theme to review exterior lighting for Broadwalk facing properties in the parade route. The decorations within the beach area not only enhanced the parade but the entire Holiday Season. The winners submitted by the HBBA of the Hospitality Awards are:
BEST DECORATED SMALL LODGING:
1st Place: Sea Downs Motel
Honorable Mention: Bougainvillea
BEST DECORATED BUSINESS:
1st Place: Nick's Bar & Grill
Honorable Mention: Ocean's 13 Sports Bar & Grill
BEST DECORATED HOTEL:
1st Place: none
Honorable Mention: Hollywood Beach Marriott Hotel
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts extends its thanks to the following individuals who volunteered as our judges for this year's event: Christine Lorber, Vice Chair of Hollywood's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board, Luke Milan, a senior at Sheridan Hills Christian School and youth member of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board, Robbie Tabatchnick, the owners' representative for Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort; Luis Guevara, President of Downtown Hollywood Business Association and Hollywood's City Manager, Dr. Wazir Ishmael.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager
Chuck Ellis, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
David Vazquez, Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts