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The 2026 Maraka Festival Street Parade brought smiles to the streets of Ingham, as schools, businesses and community groups showed off their creativity and took home honours across nine award categories.
Street Parade Award Winners
Most Outstanding Float: Gilroy Santa Maria College
Best Secondary School Float: Ingham State High School
Secondary School Float Runner-Up: St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie
Best Primary School Float: Trebonne State School
Primary School Float Runner-Up: Victoria Plantation State School
Best Themed Float: St Mary MacKillop Early Learning
Best Business Float: Rachel Cauchi Optometrists
Most Humorous Float: Lions Club
Individual Float Winner: Hinchinbrook Filipino-Australian Community
Congratulations to all the winners and participants who helped bring colour and celebration to this year's street parade.
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