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Downtown Courtenay BIA Media Release

Monday, November 28, 2011

For Immediate Release


Comox Valley Christmas Parade 2011 - Winners

Comox Valley Christmas Parade 2011 - Winners

Everyone who participates in the Comox Valley Christmas Parade, and the thousands of people who come out to watch it are winners each year. 

Big thank you’s to all who worked so hard on their entries, the volunteers who helped with parade marshalling, organizing, and spreading the word, and to the generous sponsors - all who made this parade a great success once again in Downtown Courtenay.

This year’s winners of the prizes are:

  • Best Overall Entry – Pantuso Dance $1,000 cash sponsored by Comox Valley Dodge Jeep
  • Best Entertaining Entry – My Tech Guys $1,500 gift cards from Quality Foods
  • Best Themed Entry – Royal LePage $1,500 gift cards from Comox Valley Businesses
  • Best Commercial Entry – Home Depot $2000 advertising from C V Echo and 97.3 FM The Eagle
  • Best School Entry – Valley Dance Centre $500 cash sponsored by Comox Valley Dodge Jeep
  • Best Children’s Entry – Laurie Tinkler School of Dance $250 cash from McDonalds Restaurant and $250 gift cards from Comox Valley Children’s and Book-Stores
  • Best Nativity Entry – Central Evangelical Free Church $500 gift cards from ‘Beyond’ the Kitchen Door
  • Best New Entry – Cumberland Marching Band $500 gift cards from Thrifty Foods
  • The Mayor’s Choice – Retirement Concepts $500 gift cards from Comox Valley Businesses
  • Honourable Mention – Mayworks Art Kart Derby $500 gift cards from Comox Valley Businesses
  • Most Innovate Entry – ACS Computer Solutions $500 gift cards from Ski Tak Hut