(KNZA)--98 years of Halloween was celebrated in Hiawatha Wednesday.
Held under the theme “It’s the End of the World As We Know It,” the annual Halloween frolic was a near all day affair, including a costume contest, followed by the afternoon’s traditional Children’s Parade, which brought out numerous parade entrants as well as spectators.
Once the afternoon turned into evening, excitement mounted, as Oregon street was lined with spectators awaiting the evening’s grand parade.
Just prior to the entries making their way down the parade route, the annual Halloween Queen Ceremony was held at the grandstand.
Our own L.J. Trant and Doug Weinberg served as the emcees(Play Audio)
Of the 16 contestants, three came out on top in three categories, starting with Miss Congeniality(Play Audio)
Miss Tonganoxie Hunter Cook is the daughter of Andy and Marcia Cook, and is a senior at Tonganoxie High School.
After she received her applause, and recognition, it was time to name 1st Runner Up(Play Audio)
Miss Holton Elizabeth Allen is the daughter of Aaron and Erika Allen, and is a senior at Holton High School.
Then, last year’s Queen stood at the grandstand, ready to hand off her crown once Weinberg announced this year’s winner(Play Audio)
Miss White Cloud Brynn Wright is the daughter of John and Michelle Wright and a senior at Hiawatha High School.
Once the ceremony concluded, the parade began, as spectators, some packed six deep along the route, cheered on 51-plus entries, along with marching bands representing schools across the region, as downtown Hiawatha was alive with the playful spookiness of the Halloween Holiday.
Pumpkin Contest
Kindergarten: 1. Cameron Boswell, 2. Tori Wist, 3. Paige Mueller
First/Second : 1 Aden Guisendorf, 2. Emma Boswell, 3. Madison Moreno
Third/Fourth: 1. Nirvana Peterson, 2. Kelly Tallent, 3. Alex Moreno
Poster contest winners
Kindergarten: 1. Paige Mueller, 2. Tori Wist, 3. Josh Monaghan
First/Second Graders: 1. Aden Guisendorf, 2. Daisy Noll, 3. Clair Meisenheimer
Third/Fourth Graders: 1. Sydney Smith, 2. Zoe Hedrick, 3. Kate Madsen
Overall Winner : Sydney Smith
Runner Up: Aden Guisendorf
Costume Contest Winners:
0-2 year olds
1st Brayden Keller
2nd Jayda Reeves
3rd Ainsley Gunn
4th Brantley Smith
5th Allyn Gormley
6th Zoe Vega
Honorable mentions, Kara Jones and Ryker Lea
Age 3 through Kindergarten
1st Alex Wenger
2nd Luke Thompson
3rd Keeleigh Curless
4th Allera Roberts
5th Mya Mendez
6th Tori Wist
Honorable Mentions: Mark Stroud, Ava Andres
First and Second Grade
1st Dan Wenger
Third through Sixth Grade
1st Emily Meisenheimer
2nd Morgan Hurn
3rd Jason Herzig
4th Nathan Stroud
5th Raven Stroud
Group Category
1st Williams Kids
2nd Crider Kids
3rd Adelyn Schultz and Dominic Rottinghaus
4th Gavin and Rozlynn Mathewson
5th Braden Gilliland and Kloe Waggoner
6th Nicki Stueve and Hill Girls
Honorable mentions
Jaxon and Jaden Folk
Page Mueller and Kayden Groth
Afternoon Float Placings
Groups
1st Zion Lutheran
Family
1st Gray Family Float
2nd Lock/Meyer Family Float
3rd Pyle/ Williams Family Float
Business
1st KANZA Mental Health
2nd Hiawatha Family Dentistry/Henry Liquor
3rd Morrill and Janes Bank
Evening Parade Results
Family
1st Gray
2nd Lock/Myer
3rd Pyle/Williams
Business
1st KANZA Mental Health
2nd Hiawatha National
3rd Hiawatha Farm and Home
Group
1st Zion Lutheran
2nd Doves
3rd Highland Softball
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