The Grand Marshall for 2012 is
Ron Scott
Former Livermore Police Chief
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Linda Barton
Former City Manager of Livermore
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The 2012 Livermore Rodeo Parade was held on
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The Grand Marshall for 2012 is |
Community Service Award
Recipient Linda Barton Former City Manager of Livermore Read bio
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The Theme of the parade is the Rodeo, as
always.
Parade entry forms will be mailed around the
beginning of April
to last year's participants.
They are due May (12). The forms will be available at the following links:
Click here for the Entry form Cover Letter
(PDF)
Click here for the entry form
(PDF)
Click here for the Parade Route (PDF)
Contact Info:
Paul Szmyd
Parade Chairman 2012
Address: PO Box 845 Livermore, Ca. 94550
E-mail; Livermoreparade@yahoo.com
The results are announced and trophies presented at Carnegie Park at 1:00pm
on the day of the Rodeo Parade
Results will be posted here on the afternoon of the Rodeo
Parade
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General Sweepstakes Award |
Color Guard for Las Positas College Fire Service Technology #56 |
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Equestrian Sweepstakes Award |
U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard #8 |
Links go to photos
Click Here for a one page printable version in Acrobat format
Links go to the photos of each entry.
Numbers 1 to 53 must be in line by 9:30am
Numbers 54 and up must be in line by 10:30am
NC = Non-competitive (Categories 1, 2, 3, 28, 29, 52)
Categories 4-28 and 30-49 are judged.
Not all categories have entries.
| Class # |
Category |
1st | 2nd | 3rd | Awarded in 2012 |
| 1 |
Civilian Bands |
NC | NC | NC | |
| 2 |
High School Bands |
NC | NC | NC | |
| 3 |
Elementary, Jr. High Bands |
NC | NC | NC | |
| 4 |
Commercial |
Trophy | Trophy | Trophy | Yes |
| 5 |
Pipe Band & Drum Corps |
$165 | $110 | ||
| 6 |
Drum Corps (Senior) |
$165 | $110 | ||
| 7 |
Drum Corps (Junior) |
$140 | $85 | ||
| 8 |
Drill Team (Open) |
$140 | $85 | ||
| 9 |
Drill Team (Military) |
Trophy | Trophy | ||
| 10 |
I D Unit |
$100 | $75 | ||
| 11 |
Tall Flags (Senior) |
$140 | $85 | Trophy | |
| 12 |
Tall Flags (Junior) |
$85 | $85 | ||
| 13 |
Majorette Corp. (Senior) |
$165 | $110 | Yes | |
| 14 |
Majorette Corp. (Junior) |
$140 | $85 | Yes | |
| 15 |
Solo Majorette (Senior) |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | |
| 16 |
Solo Majorette (Junior) |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | |
| 17 |
Professional Float (Towed, Self-P) |
$220 | $110 | $55 | |
| 18 |
Amateur Float (Self-P, Towed) |
$165 | $85 | $55 | Yes |
| 19 |
Novelty Unit (Sr. 14 and over) |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | Yes |
| 20 |
Novelty Unit (Jr. 13 and under) |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | Yes |
| 21 |
Color Guard (Senior) |
$85 | $55 | Yes | |
| 22 |
Color Guard (Junior) |
$85 | $55 | ||
| 23 |
Color Guard (Military) |
Trophy | Trophy | ||
| 24 |
Drum Major (Senior) |
$85 | $55 | ||
| 25 |
Drum Major (Junior) |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | |
| 26 |
Antique Vehicles |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | Yes |
| 27 |
Classic Cars |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | |
| 28 |
Political (Incl. Cars) |
NC | NC | NC | |
| 29 |
Non-Competitive (Open) |
NC | NC | NC | |
| Horse Entries (CSHA Judged) | |||||
| 30 |
Matched Pair |
Trophy | Ribbon | Ribbon | |
| 31 |
Working Western Senior |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | |
| 32 |
Pony/Horse Drawn Vehicle (Senior) |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | |
| 33 |
Pony/Horse Drawn Vehicle (Junior) |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | |
| 34 |
Mounted Group (Senior) |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | Yes |
| 35 |
Mounted Group (Junior) |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | |
| 36 |
Color Guard |
Trophy | Ribbon | ||
| 37 |
Working Western Junior |
Trophy | Ribbon | Ribbon | |
| 38 |
Plain Western |
Trophy | Ribbon | Ribbon | |
| 39 |
Novelty Horse, Costume (Open) |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | Yes |
| 40 |
Silver Mounted (Open) |
Trophy | Ribbon | Ribbon | |
| 41 |
Local Western (Senior) |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | Yes |
| 42 |
Local Western (Junior) |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | Yes |
| 43 |
Charro/Charra (Open) |
Trophy | Ribbon | Ribbon | Yes |
| 44 |
Parade Horse (Open) |
Trophy | Ribbon | Ribbon | |
| 45 |
Fancy Parade Horse (Open) |
Trophy | Ribbon | Ribbon | |
| 46 |
Lady's Side Saddle (Open) |
Trophy | Ribbon | Ribbon | |
| 47 |
Arabian Costumed (Open) |
Trophy | Ribbon | ||
| 48 |
Indian Costumed (Open) |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | |
| 49 |
Future Horse Man/Woman |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | Yes |
| 50 |
Vaquaro |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | |
| 51 |
Miniture Horse |
Trophy | Yes | ||
NC = Non-Competitive (not judged)
General Sweepstakes – Trophy
Equestrian Sweepstakes – Trophy
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Occasio Winery | Livermore Sanitation |
| Livermore Rotary Club | ||
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Corporate Sponsors Baughman’s Western Outfitters, Rory Janes Dublin Chevrolet Dr Jack Mills, Oral Surgery Beckman Investment Securities, David Greiner Fantasy Sound |
Business Sponsors Mary Anne Rozsa-Coldwell Banker Real Estate Milt Finger-Explotech Deborah McQueen-SmARTS unlimited Keith Beck-Visiting Angels Kathy Farrell-State Farm Insurance Charles Crohare-Tri-Valley Bank Chris Ising-Culligan Water Jay Davis-Hertz Foundation Steve Powell-Tesla Vineyards Vern Green-East Valley Termite Company Bob Cowan-Robert Cowan Consulting JR Romero-Tri-Valley Auto Body Jacquie Willians-Courtright-Alden Lane Nursery Jennifer Thaete-Law Office of Jennifer Thaete, PC Tim Weaver-Weaver & McCartney CPA’s Beth Cassidy-Law Office of Elizabeth S. Cassidy Kathy Coyle-Internet Services Weston Cook-Special Events/Event Rentals and Michael Delfino-United Studios of Self Defense |
Individual Sponsors Arne Kirkewood Don Wentz John Shirley Ron Scott Marty Plone Irving Stowers Don Nolte, Kathleen Bireley-In Memoral of Jerry Bireley Charles & Khabira Hartwig |
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Livermore Rodeo Parade Rules for 2012 |
(2011 Rules listed for now)
| 1. | PARADE CLASSIFICATION must be entered on parade entry form. If you fail to do so, you will be classified as #29, Non-Competitive. | ||||||||||
| 2. | ENTRY FEES: Commercial/Political Entries $125. All others $40. Applications will not be processed prior to receipt of the fee. | ||||||||||
| 3. | ENTRY NUMBERS and instructions will be mailed one week prior to
the parade. The main judging stand is at 2nd and "K" Street on the right
side of the parade route. All identification numbers must be placed or worn
on the right front of the entry in plain view of the judging team. a. If you are ASSOCIATED WITH ANOTHER ENTRY where you need adjacent entry numbers and we did not provide you with consecutive Entry Numbers, YOU MUST NOTIFY the Parade Chairman IMMEDIATELY. NO Entry Numbers will be Changed less than 5 days prior to the Day of the Parade. |
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| 4. | All Horse entries in a judged category must be present and ready for judging at 8:00 am. at Carnegie Park at 3rd and "K" Streets. This rule is made by the CSHA, not the Rodeo Parade, and may affect awards given. Riding on the parade route before lineup is not allowed. | ||||||||||
| 5. | FLOAT ENTRIES must have flame retardant materials or chemically
treated decorations. NO SMOKING WHILE ON ROUTE! Motorized units must have fire extinguishers. No open flames on or around floats. No loud noisemakers to scare horses. No dogs are allowed inside the barricaded parade area, except those who are pre-authorized as part of a parade entry. |
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| 6. | CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES by parade participants is not allowed by City Ordinance. This includes parade lineup area as well as the parade route. | ||||||||||
| 7. | PARADE ASSEMBLY TIME: Entries 1 – 60, 9:30 am; 61 and higher, 10:30am. Late arrivals will be placed at the end of the parade. | ||||||||||
| 8. | PARKING information will be included with entry packets. | ||||||||||
| 9. | ENTRY LINEUP Parade officials will be there to assist you with
lining up. Parade starts promptly at 10:00am.
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| 10. | Participants must MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLES AND ANIMALS at all times. No one under the age of six (6) years may be in control of these without an adult, 18 years or older. | ||||||||||
| 11. | ENTRIES CAN BE DISQUALIFIED FOR:
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| 12. | Allowable time for performing before the ANNOUNCING STANDS:
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| 14. | Decisions of the judges will be final. | ||||||||||
| 15. | PARADE AWARDS will be announced and presented at Carnegie Park (see map) at 1:00 pm. If you are not present to accept the award, ribbon, or cash, the cash award will be mailed to the address on your Entry Form. Trophies, plaques, and ribbons must be picked up at the awards ceremony. |
The California State Horsemen Association Riles will apply to all mounted entries. California Drum and Drill Rules apply to all marching units. American Legion competitive flag code will apply to all color guards and/or flag lines. Parade sanctioned by Parade Sponsors of Northern California, Inc.
Parade Committee reserves the right to refuse any entrant’s parade participation.
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Grand Marshall
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I’m a native Californian, from Monterey County, born in King City, raised
through grammar school in Greenfield, moved to Salinas and graduated from
North Salinas High School. After serving my initial enlistment in the United States Coast Reserves I attended Hartnell Junior College, Salinas, and was fortunate to have played on the 1967 Hartnell Panther’s State Champion football team. Later that year I accepted a job with the Monterey County Probation
Department, working in the Juvenile Hall. Life became full when I married my
high school sweetheart, Susan. My interest in police work came naturally
from my Father, Walter Scott, who served a long career with the Monterey
County Sheriff’s Department. In 1969, I was hired as a Police Officer for the City of Salinas, and in
1971, Susie and I were blessed with the birth of our daughter Katy. Over the
twenty one years with Salinas P.D., I rose through the department, holding
every rank and most assignments, eventually being promoted to Police
Captain. I attending night school at the Monterey Campus of Golden Gate
University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice
and a Masters Degree in Public Administration. In late 1989, I saw an advertisement for the Chief of Police position in
Livermore. After a very rigorous selection process, I was fortunate to be
selected as Chief of the Livermore Police Department where I served for
twelve years. My greatest satisfaction as Chief were the numerous State and Federal recognitions the department received for our innovative programs, the construction of our new Police Headquarters Building and the ranking of our City in the top fifteen safest Cities nationwide and in the top five safest Cities in California. Of course, this was due to the hard work of all the police personnel. Susie and I are grateful to our home city of Livermore. In our time here,
our daughter Katy met and married a local, Daniel Wade, and we now have two
grand-children, Maggie and Samuel Wade. In 2002 I retired to take up
Grand-parenting, golf, RV travel and to continue community service through
Rotary activities. I joined the Livermore Rotary Club soon after taking the Chief’s job. The
Club was a great way for me to stay in touch with community issues while
providing an opportunity to serve in different ways. I am honored to be a
multiple Paul Harris Fellow and to have been selected as Rotarian of the
Year for 2010-2011. It has been my pleasure to have worked at every Rodeo
Parade since joining our club and to have been the Parade Chairman from 2007
through 2011. |
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Community Service Award
Bio |
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Linda Barton has an extensive career in public service experience at the
local and state level. She has served as City Manager in Livermore
California, Bedford Texas and Burnsville Minnesota. She also served as
Deputy City Manager in Bellevue Washington and Corvallis Oregon and as
Assistant to the City Manager in Lakewood, Colorado. Linda is recognized for her strengths as a team builder, consensus builder and problem solver. She has worked extensively on budget policy and performance measurement. She has strongly supported shared services including serving in a leadership role with the joint Livermore/Pleasanton Fire Department and participating in negotiations to merge a park district with a City and consolidate services of several water districts. Linda has also been a leader in professional organizations. She is a 30+ year member of ICMA, a credentialed City Manager and has served on numerous committees over the years including the Strategic Planning Committee. She is a Past President of the City Managers Department of the League of California Cities, Past President of the California Redevelopment Association and a Board Member for Women Leading Government. Linda holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Colorado College in Colorado Springs and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Colorado. She strongly supports ongoing learning and development and has attended programs at Harvard, the Menninger Foundation and the Aspen Institute. |
| Date (2012) |
Day | Time | Admission | Event |
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| Mid May | Mon-Sat | 10am to 5:30pm | $12 to $20 | Ticket Office opens Mid May in Baughmans, 2029 First St. Ticket Office Phone #: (925) 455-1550 | |
| June 2 | Saturday | 11am - 4pm | $15 | 2012 Chili Shooters Stampede. Live Music, Food, and Fun. 1 Shooter Glass = Tons of Chili. | |
| June 6 | Wednesday | Dinner: 5:30-8:30pm Penning: 6:00pm Live Music: 6:00-10:00pm |
$20 14 & over $10 5-13 Free 4 & under |
Cattle Penning and Mixer at Robertson Park. Have a Tri Tip
dinner and watch local celebrities try to pen cattle in the arena.
Must be 21 to attend. This year we are featuring the Buck Ford.
More
info (on the Rodeo web site). Tickets available at Baughmans, 2029 First St. Advance Ticket Sales Only |
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| June 7 | Thursday | Gates open 5pm, Events at 6pm |
$1 per person | Family Nite. Local team roping, and wild cow milking. $1 hot dog and $1 sodas. See Photos. More info (on the Rodeo web site) | |
| June 8 | Friday | 8:00am | Free | Professional Slack Roping. Robertson Park. 8:00am to about 10:00am | |
| June 8 | Friday | 8:00pm | $30/$35/$40 | Buffalo Rome. At the Bankhead Theater | |
| June 9 | Saturday | 10:00am | Free | Rodeo Parade on 2nd Street -
2011 Parade page Photos of 2010 Parade |
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| June 9 | Saturday | 2:00pm | $12 to $20 | Rodeo at Robertson Park. 2 and under are free (must sit on parents laps). 3-12 and 60 & over $1 discount. Gates open at 11:00am. Grand Entry at 3:00pm. (new times for 2012). Rodeo web site. - See Photos | |
| June 9 | Saturday | 8:00pm | $39/$51/$62 | Asleep at the Wheel. At the Bankhead Theater | |
| June 10 | Sunday | 12:00p to 1:30p | Lil Pardner's Rodeo. The “Lil’ Pardners Rodeo” is an event held every Sunday of the rodeo, which gives physically and mentally challenged children a day to experience the thrill of being a genuine cowboy or cowgirl. More Info (on the Rodeo web site). | ||
| June 10 | Sunday | 2:00pm | $12 to $20 | Rodeo at Robertson Park. 2 and under are free (must sit on parents laps). 3-12 and 60 & over $1 discount. Gates open at 11:00am. Grand Entry at 3:00pm. (new times for 2012). Rodeo web site. - See Photos | |
| June 16 | Saturday | 8:00am | Free | Jr. Rodeo. PeeWee events kick off at 9:00am. Peewees include 4- and 5- year-olds riding sheep; the 6-10-year-olds ride calves; 11-13-year-olds ride steers; 14-16-year-olds ride junior bulls; and 16-18-year-olds ride senior bulls. Takes place at Robertson Park. Jr. Rodeo Website. - See Photos |
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