52nd Annual Makawao Parade Winners
More than 40 groups participated in the 52nd Annual Makawao Parade, held Saturday, July 1, 2017.
The theme of the parade was Ka Nohona Paniolo – Past, Present, and Future Paniolos. Grand Marshall Henry Silva led the parade. For the first time, the parade honored a special community member, Rose Freitas for all of her community contributions.
This years winning parade participants include:
Most Patriotic – Daughters of American Revolution
Best Parade Horse – Breanne Doke
Best Mounted Rider – Grand Marshall Henry Silva
Best Mounted Group – Hawaii High School Rodeo Maui District
Best Mounted Keiki – Maui Ponies
Most Unusual Entry – Sam Viveiros
Best Musical Entry – Maui High School Marching Band
Best Float Entry – Goodfellow Bros., Inc.
Best Representation of Parade – Rose Cambra Freitas
Parade float judges included Morris Haole, Representative Lynn DeCoite, JoAnn Aiwohi, Cielo Molina, and Chris Dee.