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Dannevirke Christmas parade delights young and old

Christine McKay
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3 Dec, 2018 08:00 PMQuick Read

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Dannevirke's 2018 Christmas parade was another success. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Dannevirke's Christmas parade on Saturday was one of the best and delighted young and old as it made its way down High St.

The Melissa Martin Academy of Dance Polar Express about to head down High St. This float was second in the best business category.
The Melissa Martin Academy of Dance Polar Express about to head down High St. This float was second in the best business category.

Winners: Champion Christmas float, KB Ford; Best Childrens' float Busy Bees; runner-up First Years Preschool; Best Business float, Turton's Partnership, runner-up Melissa Martin Dance School; Best Christmas themed float Ruahine School; runner-up Dannevirke Fantasy Cave; Most original float Dannevirke Theatre Company Allo! Allo!; Peoples' choice award (Public vote)

Barney Mabey rocked it as Elvis on the KB Ford float which won the Champion Christmas float prize.
Barney Mabey rocked it as Elvis on the KB Ford float which won the Champion Christmas float prize.

Dannevirke Fantasy Cave, runner-up KB Ford.

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* Full coverage in Dannevirke News, on Saturday, December 8.

Ruahine School had their production line working, complete with a working conveyor belt sending presents to the North Pole. This float won the best Christmas themed float.
Ruahine School had their production line working, complete with a working conveyor belt sending presents to the North Pole. This float won the best Christmas themed float.

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