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A Great End To River Days

Perfect weather and large crowds over the three day festival

Rock and roll band "Junior Cadillac" closed out the 27th annual Renton River Days on Sunday in grand fashion with a 90-minute concert under blue skies.

Sunday also saw the return of former Renton resident and jazz artist Darren Motamedy along with the annual .

Did you get some great shots of the parade, festival or Duckie Derby? .

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Parade award winners:

Best of Show - Joyas Mestizas

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Spirit of Renton - Regency at Renton

Mayors - Denny's Duck (a.k.a. Renton Rotary)

Float - Seattle Revival

Drill Team - Lady Dangerettes

Band - Junior All-City

Cheerleading - Emerald City Jewets

Children - Lee's Martial Arts

Animals - Community Cat Coalition

Vehicle - King County Library System

Comedy/Novelty - West Coast Country Heat

 

Rubber Ducky winners:

First Place - Tom Koch (ticket #63590) $1,000 cash

Second Place - Dr. C.L. Divelbiss (ticket #60980) $750 cash

Third Place - Medzegian (ticket #62633) $500 IKEA gift card

Fourth Place - Sarah Zetterwall (ticket #64590) $500 King and Bunny's Appliance gift card

Fifth Place - Ginny Garrett (ticker #63444) $400 Renton Western Wear gift card.

 

Next year, Renton River Days will be July 26, 27 and 28, 2013. See you there!

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