The Parade
The Parade begins at a staging area West San Carlos and Shasta Ave and winds through the charming and historic streets of the Shasta/Hanchett Neighborhood, ending at our festival area located near Lenzen and The Alameda. Schools, marching bands, dance groups, antique auto clubs, high wheel bicyclists, fire trucks, service organizations, equestrians, color guards, pets and their owners are all invited to partake in the Parade. With participation from RGPNA, S/HPNA, College Park Neighborhood Association, Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Capernaum Club for handicapped teens and over 400 local children, last year's parade became an instant success. Our parade is paced with a mobile calliope that both leads and announces (loudly) the parade. In 2009, Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio was honored as our parade Grand Marshall. Local dignitaries, dance groups, Boy and Girl Scouts, military units, antique car clubs, and floats were featured in last year's parade. We will continue this year with our float making competition where cash prizes are offered to the top three entrants. At the staging area we provide patriotic red, white and blue decorations for the kids to decorate their bikes and wagons. Last year 300 to 400 kids and their parents showed up to decorate and be in the parade. The parade continues to be subject of conversation and continued excitement in our community. Everyone is looking forward to this year's parade. The Parade will begin at 10AM and is expected to conclude at noon.
For more information go to links for:
Parade History
Parade Participation
Route Map & Parking
Frequently Asked Questions