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Mardi Gras parade winners announced
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Winners in Saturday's 2010 Norman Mardi Gras Parade have been announced, parade organizers said Monday.
The OKC Lolitas won the Flanigan's Folly award for best overall. Best of theme went to Krewe of Bogus.
Prairie Folk Circus and Norman Fair Trade combined for the best marchers award. Best music was from Sax on the Beach. Planet Earth Loves Flower Power won best lights and the Thunderbird Sailing Club won the king's choice award.
The queen's choice award went to Krewe of Buckeus and the chair's choice was the float from Center For Children and Families
The Jester award for funniest entry went to the Caravan of the Collins Crew. Norman's Wackiest Family - Krewe la Fete went to the Cappabianco Family.
Unidentified Rolling Object - Patty -- Pinky's Po0ts n Pans Band
Doggiegras - Friends of the Norman Dog Park.
The 2011 parade is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 5th. Theme is Wearin O' the Green...Purple -- Gold.
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