Over 100 kids from the ages of two months to 12 years participated in the Third Annual Children’s Costume Parade. First, second, and third place winners received prizes of $100, $50, and $25 respectively. Fourth and fifth place received golden dragon statues full of candy.
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The kid’s favorite attraction was Pei Pei the panda, a 16-year-old panda from Panda Express. (Photo by Ina Dash)
Photos by George Liu/NWAW
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First place winner Joziah Lagonoy danced during the entire parade.
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Third place winners Luna, Kaya, and Siri Masonsmith sang a Chinese song on stage.
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Fourth and fifth place winners Acadia Matyas and Mia Ekle
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To celebrate the Year of the Snake, this year’s festival included a reptile petting zoo.
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Kids from all ages participated, showing off their colorful costumes.
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Snakes, both fierce and cute, were present at the parade.
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Several families attended with all of their children in costume.
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Red, a good luck color, dominated the competition.
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Several contestants were too young to speak and needed to be helped by parents.
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All types of costumes were featured, from Chinese and Korean to animal costumes.
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Boys and girls of all ages participated.
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Judging took place during the festival as well as on stage.
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Over 100 kids participated, a new record for the children’s parade.