It rained on our parade, but no one cared …..

3 Dec 2023 • By Mary Anne Gill Share:

Roto-o-Rangi School in the Cambridge Christmas Parade

The rain bucketed down during the Cambridge Christmas Parade today (Sunday) which might have impacted on spectator numbers but float participants still had a good time.

Cambridge Toy Library took out the best float. Winners were:

  • McDonald’s Community Group Winner – Cambridge Toy Library
  • Kaz Design Pre-Schools Winner – Cambridge Kindy
  • Belle PR Schools Winner – Cambridge Primary School
  • Waipa Networks Business Winner – B W Teaz Ltd
  • New World Overall Winner – Cambridge Toy Library.

Check out our video and we will post photos from the parade throughout the week.

 

 

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