Staff Report
Here is the list of winners from the 4th of July Parade. We hope everyone enjoyed the many amazing entries, and congratulations to the winners! See complete coverage of the parade in our July B issue out July 16.
Photo by Open Door Photography
Sweepstakes Winner – Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital “Clean Hands Saves Lives”Best Use of Parade Theme –
Friends Of Buellton and Solvang Libraries “We The People Value Literacy.”
Most Patriotic – Patriotic Horsemen
Most Original – Willow Creek Ranch Friends & FamilyMost Unique – Ernie Bankston’s Radio Flyer
Most Creative – Wilding Museum/Los Padres ForestWatchBest Band – Santa Ynez Valley Jazz ensemble
Best Singing Group – Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
Best Singing – Single – McKenna Smith sings The National Anthem
Best Family Group – Crowell/Morsch Family Reunion
Best Church Group – Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church
Best Senior Group – Atterdag Village of Solvang
Best Animal Group – Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society
Best Wagon Group – San Lorenzo Seminary
Best Wagon – Single – Capuchin Franciscans Vocation Office
Best Automobile Group – Local Metropolitan Car Owners
Best Automobile – Single – Richard Abrams’ 1947 Ford
Best Automobile – Restored – Charles Linquiti’s 1949 Farmall Tractor
Best Automobile – Antique – Dr. John Baeke’s 1924 Brown race car
Best Automobile Antique Group – Model A Clubs of Santa Ynez Valley & Santa MariaBest Fire Engine – Alex
Geremia’s St. Francis Ranch1928 Sanford
Best Tractor – Larry Grossini’s 1948 Case
Best Equestrian Group – Cowgirls, Ponytails, & Horsetails
Best Donkey Group – Monighetti’s Farrier – Feed & Pet
Best Viking Ship – Vikings of Solvang
Best Color Guard – American Legion Post #160
Road Apple Crew – Lucky Clover 4-H Teams
Best Clown – Lompoc Shrine Club
Photo by Open Door Photography
Best Sport Group – Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Football Team
Best Military Group – Flat Fender Friends
Best Walking Group – Swedish Candy Factory
Best Dancing Group – Garcia Dance Studio
Most Energetic – PCPA’ Million Dollar Quartet
Best Group for a Cause – Veggie Rescue
Best School Group – Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Water Polo Team
Best Youth Group – Lucky Clover 4-H
Best Candy Thrower – Rich Condit
