September 29, 2017 (Doo Dah Parade Photos - Album1, Album2, Chicken Cooking Photos - Album1) - The 41st East Texas Poultry Festival Doo Dah Parade, sponsored by Center Tire Company, was held Wednesday, September 27, on the Historic Downtown Center Square. A large number of spectators enjoyed the Queen’s Court candidate floats, civic organization and business entries. Junior Chamber of Commerce and Young Ambassador students led the parade.
Doo Dah Parade trophy winners include:
First Place – Windham Family Dental of Shelby County
Second Place – Center Garden Club
Third Place – Lawn Chair Brigade
The Chicken Cooking Contest sponsored by Tyson Foods was held after the parade. Chairman Denise Merriman announced the winners.
Adult Division
First Place – Shelby Savings Bank
Second Place –Farmers State Bank
High School Youth Division
First Place – Maurico Alejaldre Robles, Johali Aviles, and Jessica McSwain (Updated)
Second Place – Jacee Hooks
Third Place – Diana Jiminez
Youth Division
First Place – Zeke Richey
People’s Choice Award went to Shelby Savings Bank
Best Dressed Table went to Shelby Savings Bank.
The Queen’s Court parade winners will be announced Saturday, September 30, at the East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Pageant at 6:00 p.m. at Center High School cafetorium.
Gold Sponsors for the Doo Dah Parade are Ilho Sales and Imports Professional Title Services. Gold Sponsors for the Chicken Cooking Contest are K & L Contractors and Triple J Feed.
Farmers State Bank is this year’s East Texas Poultry Festival Presenting Sponsor. The traditional Cutting of the Feathers and Opening Ceremonies, sponsored by High Roller Wells, will be held Thursday, October 5, at 10:00 a.m. on the downtown square. See you there!
