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Elton John Theme Earns Boat Parade Grand Prize

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SUNCOAST NEWS STAFF REPORT

Published: April 1, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY - Gusty winds up to 25 knots could not stop the 2009 Progressive Air/Carrier Chasco Fiesta Boat Parade last weekend.

That was a good thing for the Clearwater-Tarpon Springs R.V. Campground because its entry in the aquatic parade along the Pithlachascotee River earned the $2,500 grand prize, according to Brent Simon, chairman of the event presented by the New Port Richey Rotary Club.

A band played on the float "Elton John and Friends." The lead singer, dressed as Elton John, sat at a red piano sitting inside a pink Cadillac. The float also won the Battle of the Bands trophy.

Other boat parade awards went to:

For-profit

1st Place - $300 Meadow Lane Surgery Center for "Yellow Submarine."

2nd Place - $125 Braybrook Assisted Living Facility for "Grease."

3rd Place - $75 Ker's Winghouse for "The Village People."

Nonprofit

1st Place - $300 Rotary Club of Trinity for "Wizard of Oz."

2nd Place - $125 Port Hudson Fishing Club for "Family Fishing & Safety."

Family or Individual

1st Place - $300 Lakes, Bergs & Berryhills for "Tribute to Music Artists."

2nd Place - $125 Hegenderfer Family for "Woodstock."

3rd Place - $75 Cotee River Crew for "Village People."

Chad Brock, the grand marshal and master of ceremonies, chatted with crowds. New Port Richey Mayor Scott McPherson presented a proclamation to Brock, thanking him for his efforts.

Keith Kunzig of Largo, better known as Tampa Bay Buccaneers super fan Big Nasty, and Bucs wide receiver Michael Clayton met fans and then presented New Port Richey Police Chief Martin Rickus with a special appreciation award, signed jersey and other Buccaneer mementos.

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