Old Shawnee Illonois

• Best depiction of life in Shawnee, past, present, or future: Aztec Theater which is re-opening this fall near Johnson Drive and Nieman.
• Most Patriotic: Johnson County NAACP Unit #4830 with their 14 yard flag which was sewn by members of the organization and displayed on a rolling frame.
• Best float entered by a business: Bob Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, AC, Rooter, & Electrical with their Rub a dub, dub, Bob in a tub.
• Best Motorized: Cultivate Kansas City's Urban Grown Farm Tour Truck- 53 Chevy truck advertising Cultivate KC's Urban Farm and Garden tour.
• Most Unusual: Cross Points Church with their "10,000" balloon float!
• Green Machine- best use of recycled materials: Waste Management of KC and their use of natural gas in their trucks.
• Grand Marshal's Award (best depicts theme): Just Around the Corner- showing the uniqueness and diversity of the Shawnee area businesses.
• Mayor's Award (best overall entry): SMNW Band- Sounded great today and represents one of our local high schools here in Shawnee.

PARADE GRAND MARSHAL
This year's parade grand marshal is Carol Gonzales! We are thrilled to honor her contributions to our community at this year's Old Shawnee Days Parade!