The Contact Grand Procession

2009 crowds were delighted by the colourful handcrafted floats as they proudly paraded down Centennial Ave

The Procession is the cornerstone of the Festival, this is where it all started in the early 50’s. Lead by the Alexandra Pipe band and ended  by the Senior Blossom Queen Jennifer Bowie and her two Matrons Joan Shirley and Christine Butler a pageant of intricately designed floats, bands, walking groups and special vehicles proudly paraded through the heart of Alexandra. The coveted 'Best Float' prize was decided by public vote at the HireQuip Saturday in the Park.

Contact Grand Procession Prize winners for 2009

 Floats Prizes
Best Float : Alexandra and Alexandra-Dunstan Lions Club combined group
Best Floral Float: Alexandra Plunket
Best first-time builders Float: Cromwell Brownies
Most Representative of the Festival: Alexandra and Alexandra-Dunstan Lions Club combined group

Most Innovative/ Creative Float: Breen Construction

Walking Group Competition
First Prize: Alexandra Kindergarten
Second Prize: Dunstan Educare 
Third Prize: Alexandra Plunket   

The Bain Cup: Shop Window Dressing Competition

The Bain Cup: Alexandra Subway

Senior Blossom Festival Queen Competition

A big congratulations to the 2009 Senior Blossom Queen, Jennifer Bowie and her two Matrons Joan Shirley and Christine Butler. Jennifer Bowie is representing Alexandra Clyde Lauder Union Parish,  Joan Shirley represents Castlewood Home, and Christine Butler is representing the Alexandra Citizens Advice Bureau.

Blossom Festival Queen Competition

The 2009 Alexandra Blossom Festival Queen is Alice Finch, who was on the Cromwell Brownies Float. Hannah Townsend of the Breen Construction Float and Kelsey Henderson of the Alexandra Plunket Float are both Princesses.

Alexandra Pipe Band Crag on Oir Competition

The first ever group to be awarded this trophy is the City of Invercargill Highland Pipe Band

Blossom Eye Masks

These fun masks will help you get into the spring time mood for the festival. They come in two different colours (pink & yellow) or you can use the blank version to make your own creation. They also come in an adult and childrens sizes.
click here to download the full set

Good luck and happy creating!