Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Elgin 4th of July Parade People's Choice Award Winner Announced


Congratulations to Spring Hill Gymnastics who were selected the winners of the 2011 Elgin 4th of July Parade People's Choice Award as the parade unit that represented the best-of-the-best in overall presentation in last week's parade.

Over 200 votes were cast at DowntownElgin.com over the week-long voting promotion.

The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin would again like to congratulate the winners of the Parade Float Decorating contest as determined by our panel of parade judges: Bob Malm, Riccardo Mancha, Krisilee Murphy, Velma Sept and Rich Wagner.

OPEN CATEGORY – A.B.O.D.E.

BUSINESS CATEGORY – Lamp Incorporated

CHILDREN'S CATEGORY – Spring Hill Gymnastics

ECO-ELGIN – Elgin Climate Change Organization (ECCO)

SPECIAL JUDGE'S RECOGNITION – The Crystal Lake Strikers

All of the parade winners will be recognized at the Elgin City Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 13 at Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, beginning at 7PM.

Over 15,000 people flocked to the streets of the Northeast Neighborhood Association and downtown Elgin to witness the 2011 City of Elgin 4th of July Parade – Presented by Sherman Health.