Keaau town was shining brightly Saturday night as a large crowd was treated to the 12th annual Keaau Village Lighted Christmas Parade. ADVERTISING Keaau town was shining brightly Saturday night as a large crowd was treated to the 12th annual
Keaau town was shining brightly Saturday night as a large crowd was treated to the 12th annual Keaau Village Lighted Christmas Parade.
Twinkling lights could be seen from spectators and the more than 60 parade entrants and carolers to celebrate this year’s theme, “Let it Glow.” The grand marshal was the Civil Defense team and the parade finished up with Santa Claus and his sled.
The parade is hosted by the Keaau Christmas Parade Committee. Anyone interested in being part of the team or to learn more can call the WH Shipman office at 966-9325 or visit the committee’s Facebook page.
Winning entrants by category were:
Small floats
First place: Keaau Post Office
Second place: Aloha Ambassadors
Third place: ASEA with Koa Puna Motorcycle Club
Medium floats
First place: Pack 19 Cub Scouts
Second place: Foodland Keaau
Third place: Tropical Island Beauty Pageants
Large floats
First place: Surf Soccer Club
Second place: Merahi Productions
Third place: HFS Federal Credit Union
Marching band
First place: Keaau Middle &High School Band
Second place: Waiakea Intermediate Ukulele Band
Marching units
First place: Keaau Elementary PTSA
Second place: Keaau Middle School Student Body
Third place: Hawaii Horse Owners Association
Big rigs
First place: JB Water Hauling
Second place: Coca-Cola Refreshments of Hilo
Third place: Keaau Athletic Boosters Club
