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2010 Norman Mardi Gras parade winners announced
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 the Center For Children and Families.
The jester award for funniest entry went to the Caravan of the Collins Crew. The Norman's Wackiest Family award went to Krewe la Fete, the Cappabianco Family.
The Unidentified Rolling Object award went to Patty -- Pinky's Po0ts n Pans Band.
The Doggiegras prize award to Friends of the Norman Dog Park.
The 2011 parade is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 5. The theme is "Wearin O' the Green ... Purple -- Gold."
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