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Presentation Of Awards By David Vazquez, Interim Director Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts, To The Winners Of The 2018 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 63rd Annual Candy Cane Parade on Saturday, December 8, 2018 on Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The theme was “Celebrating our Seas”.
The ocean’s breeze embraced our guests as they gathered to join in on the excitement with about 35 parade entries filled with families and friends.
With changes made to protect our environment, participants were challenged to create an entry in support of the City’s initiative to promote an eco-friendly beach. Therefore, we would like to thank those participants who followed the vision and incorporated walkers to hand out candy instead of tossing or throwing it.
We would also like to thank the judges, and the difficult decision they had to select the winners who are being recognized today.
Most Creative
Hollywood Academy of Arts and Sciences
Best Themed Entry
Flashettes Baton & Dance
Best Children’s Group
SKIDZ Academy
Brightest of the Night
Hollywood Jaycees
Best Non-Profit
Mahi Shriners
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts would like to acknowledge the judges for this year’s event: Larry Perez, Member of ArtsPark Advisory Board; Henry Graham, Director of the Liberia Economic Development Inc.; and Nadine McCrea, President of the Washington Park Homeowners Association and Founder and President of Community Enhancement Collaboration.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Mike Wharton, ArtsPark and Cultural Affairs Division Administrator
David Vazquez, Interim Director
Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager, Sustainable Development