2nd Place - Color Guard (Senior)
The American Legion is a congressionally chartered patriotic veterans' organization in existence since 1919. It is committed to mentoring and sponsoring youth programs in the community, advocating honor and patriotism, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
Livermore Post 47 is one of the oldest in California.
A) Please remove your hats for the Marine Corps Color Guard. They are made up from recruiting offices in Danville and Livermore.
B) Next we have four vehicles with representatives of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Recruiting Offices here in Livermore.
c) Finally we have decorated motorcycles of the Veteran Military Escort Team. These veterans provide homecoming escort services for our active military as well as support for families of our fallen heroes returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq. This is their 12th year in our parade. It is an honor to have them here today.
Right behind them is the Pleasanton Military Families Support Group. This group was formed in 2003. Family and friends of the US military in the Tri Valley area are welcome to join for meetings, homecomings for the returning troops, and their Care Package program for deployed troops. Learn more at Pleasantonmilitaryfamilies.org.
1st Place - Color Guard (Military)
Right behind them we have U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Rear Admiral C. W. Parks Battalion. The Corp's mission is to expose cadets, ages 10-17, to the full rigors of a military training program. It teaches them patriotism, courage, and self-reliance. It exposes them to the prestige of public service and to a variety of career paths.
Mosaic Lodge No 218 Free & Accepted Masons is the oldest Masonic Lodge in the Tri Valley. With us today we have the Masons, Order of Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls and DeMolay for Boys.
General Sweepstakes Award
1st Place - Commercial Floats
West Coast Gymnastics Training Center teaches floor gymnastics and tumbling and also competes in acrobatic gymnastics with high-level success, including winning World Championships. With classes ranging from preschool to adult, it seems that everyone can learn gymnastics.
2nd Place - Commercial Floats
International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 219 and Boy Scout Troop 975 wish the Stockmen's Association a happy 100th Annual Livermore Rodeo. Lodge 219 was established in 1873 and is celebrating 145 years of Odd Fellowship in Livermore. Their mission is to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead, and educate the orphan.
