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Judges Awards from 2017 Novato 4th of July Parade

Grand Marshal Miguel Villarreal wins top award for creative entry

The Best Overall Trophy Winner:
Miguel Villarreal - Grand Marshal
Best Float:
1. Rugani's Haunted House
2. Valley Oak Wealth Management/NCOC
3. FANCO (Filipino-Americans of NorCal)
Animal Category:
1. Golden Gate Basset Rescue
2. Canine Companions for Independence
Classic Category:
1. Team Ghilotti
2. Arthur Marthinsen -1943 Jeep
3. Novato Historical Guild
Commercial Category:
1. Trek Winery
2. Novato Family Martial Arts
3. Dollhouses, Trains and More
Horse Unit Category:
1. Novato Horsemen
2. Marin Sheriff's Posse & Sheriff Doyle
3. Hooves of Harmony
Marching Category:
1. Cal Star Gymnastics
2. Irish Pipers Band of San Francisco
3. Nave Patrola
Non-Commercial Category:
1. City of Novato Department of Public Works
2. Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
3. Boy Scouts of America Marin Council
Performance Category:
1. Rhythms Dance Center
2. Love2Dance
3. Paquiyollotzin, Ballet Folklorico of Petaluma

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