Sitting along the sidewalk and watching our annual 4th of July Parade is one of the most highly anticipated summer activities in Alameda every year. Friends, families, and neighbors gather to wave and cheer for participants. Some get squirted with water (it’s a fun way to cool off), and many put out picnics and barbecue fare for each other. It’s truly a community party.
And of course, there would be no parade without all of those who walk, cycle, drive, skate, or ride horses to feature their organizations or businesses and maybe even win a prize. They are the ones who make it what it is—a truly Alameda experience. They all deserve recognition for creating the best parade ever. The judges chose some of them to recognize with awards.
This year’s prizewinners were announced on Thursday, July 16, at an awards ceremony at the Jean Sweeney Open Space Park pavilion. Alameda Vice Mayor Michele Pryor announced and presented the awards, assisted by two parade judges, Dr. Cindy Acker and Pam Williams.
This year’s Grand Marshal, Chief Nicholas Luby, and the Alameda Fire Department were recognized for their service…