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This year乌鸦传媒檚 parade included 68 float entries and attracted thousands of spectators who lined Main Street and filled Gyro Park for the official light-up.
Honourable mentions for the best entry went to the City of Penticton乌鸦传媒檚 Grinch Linesmen and Specsavers.
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