The Al Kader Shriners-Hermiston Desert Shrine Club received the Best Motorized award during the Aug. 7, 2021, Umatilla County Fair Kick-Off Parade in Hermiston.

HERMISTON — The Best of Show for the Umatilla County Fair Parade went to the Greater Hermiston CityFest with Andrew Palau. The entry was highlighting the upcoming faith-based event, planned for Saturday, Aug. 28, at Butte Park in Hermiston.

Other entries recognized during the Aug. 7 parade included: Best Theme (Ready, Set, Show!: Hermiston Drug & Gift; Best Float: Atkinson Staffing; Best Equestrian: Happy Canyon Princesses; Best Motorized: Desert Shrine Club; Best Royalty: Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days; Best Dance: Steppin’ Country Dance Club; Best Bands & Music: Main Street Cowboys & Pendleton Side Saddlers; and Best Non-Float: Happy Canyon Directors.