Bragging rights for the best non-commercial entry goes to Milton Area Christian Churches Working Together, while The Dance Shoppe was chosen for the best commercial entry.

The winners were selected by politician judges Mayor Gord Krantz, Regional Chair Gary Carr, MPP Ted Chudleigh and MP Lisa Raitt, each of whom was paired with a member of Community Living North Halton.

The parade was a huge success, organizers said, with better floats than ever before, along with entertaining bands and special attractions.

Parade organizers limited the number of entries and gaps in the parade were kept to a minimum; the parade may have seemed shorter, but that was because it kept a quick pace, making it more interesting, organizers said.

Organizers want to thank everyone involved, including all the Miltonians who turned out to watch, and those who made donations to the Rotary Club members to help defray parade expenses.

“The committee would like to thank all the business sponsors in the community, without whose support the parade would not be possible since we, as a committee made up of volunteers, do all of our own fundraising,” said a press release from the committee.

Also appreciated are entrants.

Volunteers are already being sought for next year’s parade. Those interested can call 2008 parade president Francois Fullum at (905) 878-2432.