The $1,000 prize for the best float in the Parkes Elvis Festival parade this year went to the Parkes Dragon Boat Club (PDBC). The prize is sponsored by Northparkes Mines (NPM). The Potts Group helped PDBC build the winning float. PDBC President Bill Thomas (second left) received the prize last week from NPM MD Hubert Lehman (right) with Parkes Mayor Ken Keith (left) and David Potts.