Encinitas Holiday Parade Announces 2016 Winners

ENCINITAS, CA – Tens of thousands turned out to watch the 2016 Encinitas Holiday Parade on Dec. 3.

This year’s parade theme was “Encinitas 86,” and spectators got to see many entries go all out, representing the 1980s and the early days of Encinitas as a city. Attendees and judges alike appreciated the many mullets and '80s fashion and music, as well as the totally rad spirit and energy at this year’s parade.

The city of Encinitas, Parks and Recreation Department, Encinitas Holiday Parade Committee and the parade’s panel of community volunteer judges congratulate the 2016 winners in the following judging categories:

Best Overall

• Hansen Surfboards

Best Use of Theme

• 1st: YMCA Bear Nation
• 1st: YMCA Falcon Nation
• 2nd: YMCA Redhawk Nation
• 3rd: Girl Scout Troop 1101

Best Use of Lights

• 1st: San Dieguito Heritage Museum
• 2nd: Encinitas Mainstreet 101
• 3rd: Gitano Street Neighbors

Best Spirit

• 1st: YMCA Redhawk Nation
• 2nd: YMCA Tahoe Nation
• 3rd: Ballet Folklorico de San Dieguito

Best Children's Group

• 1st: YMCA Bear Nation
• 2nd: Cub Scout Pack 772
• 3rd: Encinitas Country Day School

Best Performance

• 1st: Ballet Folklorico de San Dieguito
• 2nd: YMCA Bear Nation
• 3rd: YMCA Falcon Nation

Best Marching Band

• 1st: La Costa Canyon Brigade Marching Band
• 2nd: San Dieguito Academy Marching Band
• 3rd: Oak Crest and Diegueno Middle School Combined Marching Band

Most Unusual

• 1st: Sea Vibes
• 2nd: Encinitas Country Day School
• 3rd: Lazy Acres Market

– Press release submitted by City of Encinitas / Image courtesy of City of Encinitas