Council recognizes top float winners from Fourth of July parade

City officials recognized parade winners during the council meeting and thanked volunteers and sponsors for the event, which city staff said was the largest turnout since the city resumed direct organization. Diana (staff) said the parade drew 125 entries and had a strong community turnout; she thanked sponsors and presented awards. "This is the most that we've had since the city has taken it over," she said. Nut graf: Officials presented first-, second- and third-place awards: first place to Costco Wholesale; second to a mobile sensory hub led by Matt Kovacek; and third place to ME Dance. Parade organizers said the mobile sensory hub received attention outside the city, including an invitation to a Chicago plaza appearance. Details: Diana introduced winners, noting a wide range of entries and thanking sponsors. Representatives of ME Dance and Costco accepted awards. The council did not take formal action related to parade funding at the meeting. Ending: The council thanked organizers and participants and moved on to public comment.