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DCCA rules Liberation Parade float tilt
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Posted on Jul 05 2005
“Man’amko gonna win! Man’amko gonna win!” shouted one of the man’amko aboard the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs float during last Monday’s Liberation Day parade, as the huge float snaked its way along the stretch of Beach Road all the way down to the Garapan Fishing Base.
Her words proved to be prophetic, as the DCCA float was proclaimed first place winner in the Float Competition, its two white giant doves and a huge mockup of a traditional boat blowing away the competition.
The winners were announced Monday night at the carnival grounds in Garapan Fishing Base.
Second place went to the Carolinian Affairs Office, whose float was designed with bamboos. Members of a Carolinian cultural dance troupe highlighted the float with their dances throughout the parade.
The Family of PFC Rudy Kaipat bagged third place for their theme, which expressed support for the CNMI’s troops. Jollibee Restaurant of the Yco Corp. ranked fourth, while the United Filipino Organization took fifth place.
During the parade, the members of the man’amko came down from the DCCA float and displayed their dancing talents, to the delight of thousands in the crowd.
Other floats that also made their way down Beach Road were: Microl-Toyota, which featured a Marine band from Okinawa and players of the 2005 BANMI 25-and-under Basketball League champions Prius, 2004 Marianas Diva Ariyanah Vancatiea, San Jose Village Community Youth, and the 2005 Liberation Royal Court Float.
A total of 45 ethnic groups and organizations and vehicle marched and rolled along the long stretch of Beach Road from Quartermaster Road to the Kristo Rai Church for the Independence Day parade that celebrated the 60th Liberation Day of the CNMI and the 229th American Independence Day.
