First prize for UCU float!

Ukrainian Credit Union, with the creative help of local artists' group Kosa Kolektiv, won first place in the parade for having the best float! Below is the front page of New Pathway with the announcement.

We're famous! We made the front page of New Pathway newspaper.

The float symbolized the growth of the Ukrainian community in Canada. The float took on a folksy look which both symbolizes the optimism of Ukrainian-Canadians who have lived in this great country for the past 120 years, as well as provides a link to the old country.V.V., the headline act at this year's festival, provided a physical link to Ukraine through their own persons, but also in a more artistic sense as well since V.V.'s leader Oleh Skrypka himself is very much interested in exploring folk music and folk traditions.

We were very happy to be able to provide a unique experience to the band that let them take part in the premier event of the Ukrainian community here in Toronto. V.V. even after 25 years of being the most super of Ukraine's super stars nonetheless remain down-to-earth guys that enjoy a good parade as much as the next person does.

Here's a closeup of the photo in New Pathway.

You can see more festival pictures on our FB page in the album titled Toronto Ukrainian Festival Parade.