BK has its way, named grand champion of Medina Parade of Lights

Photos by Tom Rivers

MEDINA – Burger King in Medina participated in the Medina Parade of Lights for the first time on Saturday and was named the grand champion.

Burger King was picked the top float among the 55 entries in the parade.

Before the parade, while the BK employees were working on the float, store manager Mercedes Streams said the local store is looking for ways to be more involved in the community and they decided to be in the parade.

It also proved to be a good bonding experience for the employees.

“Everybody is having fun,” she said.

The display included an inflatable hamburger and order of fries. Employees gave away free burgers to many people along the parade route.

There were 18 first-time participants in the parade.

“What a wonderful Parade!” said Jim Hancock, the parade chairman during its 15 years. “Thanks to all who helped make it that way.”

Other winners include:

Best in Class for Service Clubs – Roy-Hart FFA

Best in Class for Commercial/Business – Eye of Oden K9 Training

Eye of Oden had 13 dogs wearing light-up sweaters.

The Eye of Oden float also was a tribute to a beloved dog, George’s Legend.

Best In Class for Fire Company – Albion Fire Department

The Albion Fire Department decorated its ladder truck with many lights.

A youngster drove a battery-powered car as part of the AFD procession.

Best in Class for non-profit – Niagara County 4-H Equine Program

Best in Class – Orleans/Niagara BOCES

Best in Class for Religious – Red Rose Landscaping

Santa’s Pick (the float that Santa would pick) – Medina Misfits

Community Spirit Award – Logan’s Landscaping

Star Award (Creative) – Albion Girl Scouts for Polar Express themed float

Littlest Elf Award (Best utilizes youth in entry) – 4-H Heelers Dog Club