The last day of 2016 saw the annual Raglan Lion’s New Year’s Eve parade take place in front of a big crowd of spectators. As usual the floats were colourful and fun with around 25 floats taking part in the event.
Organised by the Raglan Lions Club, the event is made possible with funding from the Raglan Community Board.
Category Prize Winners
Community:
1st prize ($250): Enjoy the Raglan Fun – Raglan Bill and local families
2nd ($150): Raglan Rowing Club
3rd ($100): Annexa Sheep Shearing Gang
Sustainable:
1st prize ($250): Whaingaroa Forest Fairies – Look After The Forest
2nd ($150): Pokemon – 100% upcycled
3rd ($100): Star Wars – Pete’s Pod Racer – 100% upcycled
Educate, Safety:
1st prize ($250): Eliza Doolittle’s Flower Posies – Motor Neurone
2nd ($150): Learn to Surf with Raglan Surfing School
3rd ($100): Raglan Volunteer Coastguard
Bike or anything on wheels:
1st prize ($100): Happy Hippie Sunshine – Peter and Robyn Storey
2nd ($50): Kid-powered Reindeer on Wheels – Red Stag Timber
3rd ($25): Evolution of Wheels – Ray White Raglan
Special (Judges Choice) $100:
Only One Choice – Aotearoa, Raglan Greens
All images thanks to Leanne Roughton.