The Santa Claus parade that took place in North Bay yesterday afternoon was a good one---the best in years according to some spectators.
Congratulations to all for a great effort.
If you missed it, see photos here http://www.baytoday.ca/content/news/details.asp?c=69527 and here.http://www.baytoday.ca/content/news/details.asp?c=69581
Here's a list of the winning floats.
Best Overall
École Elementaire Catholique Saints Anges
Best Spirit
St Joseph Scollard Hall – Bears Marching Band
Retail Outlet
1st Stock Transportation
Hospitality Industry
1st Wacky Wings Eatery and Beverage Co.
2nd McFerguson’s Bistro
Service Groups or Organizations
1st East Ferris Bus lines/Nipissing Area Scouts
2nd Navy League of Canada – North Bay Branch
Elementary School
1st Place École Elementaire Catholique Saints Anges
2nd Place École St Vincent
Post Secondary School
1st Canadore College Social Service Worker Students
2nd Canadore College Dental hygiene Program (tied)
2nd Nipissing University/Canadore Best buddies(tied)
Not-For-Profit Group
1st One Kids Place/Battalion/Cecils
2nd North Bay Special Olympics
Secondary School
1st Chippewa Secondary School
2nd Ecole Secondaire Catholique Algonquin
Commercial/Industrial Group
1st Cementation Canada Inc.
2nd Century 21 Blue sky Region Reality inc.
Financial
1st Place Investors Group
2nd Positive Promotions
Band
1st St Joseph Scollard Hall – Bears Marching Band
Sports Group
1st Stone Oaks Riding Stable
2nd Apollo Gymnastics Club