FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces joined other major nonprofits such the United Way of Northern Arizona, The Literacy Center and the Flagstaff Community Band to secure 1st place in the non-profit category at Cococnino Community College’s virtual 2020 4th of July Parade.
“Thank you again for your participation in the first ever Shoebox Fourth of July Parade. As of right now, the video for the parade (with nearly 60 entries) has been viewed almost 1,500 times,” said April Sandoval, assistant to the CCC president. “We are so appreciative for the many community partners across the county that took the time to make a float. You all made the parade something really special, and we were astounded by your creativity and community spirit. The parade is on our YouTube channel and can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkwFQq_RrZg&t=6s.
The Nuestras Raíces float can be seen around the 5:30 minute mark of the video.
“Our District Governing Board members reviewed each float and judged them based on creativity, spirit, and presentation,” Sandoval said. “It was a close call in many categories and you’ll see a few ties in the results. The winners were:
Grand Prize/Best in Show: Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library
1st Place for Each Category:
- Business – Ken’s Tours
- Coconino Community College – three-way tie
- Admissions and High School Programs
- Small Business Development Center
- PR/Marketing and Foundation
- Education – two-way tie
- Flagstaff Unified School District
- Lowell Observatory
- Family
- The Lowe Family
- Nonprofit – four-way tie
- Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces
- Flagstaff Community Band
- The Literacy Center
- United Way of Northern Arizona
The judging was so close in a number of categories so we also decided to recognize a few Honorable Mentions.
- Roberts Accounting
- Kinney Construction Services, Inc.
- Alpine Academy Preschool
- Neighbors – Crafting Sisters
- The Hall Family
- Family and Friends of Patrice: Carter Sisters and Lulu
