Charles City Chamber


Charles City High School Marching Band
Best in step entry


Charles City High School Marching Band
Best musical entry

Mick Gage Plumbing and Heating
Best adaptation upon a theme

First Citizens National Bank
Best use of theme "There's no place like home"

First Citizens National Bank
Classiest classic car

Winnebago Industries
Most comfortable entry

Floyd County Fair
Kids' choice award
voted on by our staff under the age of 13
and the children of our staff

Floyd County Fair
Rustiest entry

Kenyatta's Sound, Music, and Karaoke
Best special effects

Denny's Cabinet Shop
Best use of humor

ReRuns Consignment Shoppe
Unhappiest looking dog

PolkaProst
Best use of an accordion

Swartzrock Implement
Most commercialized entry

Fort Dodge Animal Health
Best (and bravest) use of water

Mike Molstead Motors
Best giveaway item

Hy-Vee
Best use of a vintage Volkswagen Bug

Unknown
Entry most in need of a vehicle

(look at the ladies carrying the LARGE
stereo throughout the entire parade route)

Charles City Softball
Entry with the most spirit

Radio Shack
Smallest entry

Double C
Entry with most legs

Charles City Police Department
Entry with flashiest lights

The CharlesCity365.com staff who
attended the 2005 parade nominated
the following awards. Congratulations
to all of this year's winning entries.

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CharlesCity365.com presents the first
BEST OF AWARDS
Charles City 4th of July parade 2005

Voted on by our staff in attendance at the parade, most are serious awards, a few are tongue in check. We're proud to recognize the outstanding effort, creative thinking, and exceptional resources it took to implement most of these entries. Click on the images below for a larger picture. Also read our blog.