The Grand Marshall for 2025 is
Kelly Bowers
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Community Service Award Recipient
Chris Carter
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eLivermore.com - By Bill Nale |
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Livermore Rodeo Parade 2025 |
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The 2025 Livermore Rodeo Parade will be held on |
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The Grand Marshall for 2025 is
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Community Service Award Recipient Chris Carter Read bio |
The Theme of the parade is the Rodeo, as
always.
Parade entry forms were emailed mid April
to last year's participants.
The forms are available at the following links:
Click here for the entry form
(PDF)
Click here for the Parade Route (PDF)
Contact Info:
Paul Szmyd
Parade Chairman 2026
Address: PO Box 845 Livermore, Ca. 94551
E-mail; Livermoreparade@yahoo.com
The results were announced and trophies presented at
Carnegie Park at around 12:30pm
on the day of the Rodeo Parade
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General Sweepstakes Award |
#69 - Granada HS Cheer Team |
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Equestrian Sweepstakes Award |
#46 - Lauette Locke - Silver Mounted |
Links go to photos on web pages. See the Parade Lineup for links to full resolution photos on the photo site.
Click Here for a two page printable version in Acrobat format
Links go to the photo(s) of each entry.
NC = Non-competitive (Categories 1, 2, 3, 18, 19)
Categories 4-17 and 20-38 are judged.
| Entry Class number |
Category Name |
Entry Position |
Place | Name of Entry | People |
| 5 | Majorette Corps/Drill Teams (Junior) | 39 | 2 | Livermore Cheer Mini Mats! | 75 |
| 5 | Majorette Corps/Drill Teams (Junior) | 69 | 1 | Granada HS Cheer Team | 50 |
| 7 | Amateur Float | 41 | Hitland Ministries and Where-2-Start | 10 | |
| 7 | Amateur Float | 42 | Livermore Valley Wine Community | 6 | |
| 7 | Amateur Float | 43 | 3 | Alameda County Cattlewomen | 10 |
| 7 | Amateur Float | 52 | 1 | Alameda County 4-H | 50 |
| 7 | Non-Competitive (open) | 62 | 2 | Livermore Laboratory Employee Services Association: LLESA Children’s Center | 30 |
| 8 | Commercial Floats | 55 | 2 | Pinot's Palette Livermore | 10 |
| 8 | Commercial Floats | 73 | 1 | Del Cielo Brewing - Just Clowning Around | 40 |
| 9 | Novelty Unit (Senior) | 45 | 1 | Aahmes Shriners- Horses, Buggies, and Buckaroos | 40 |
| 11 | Color Guard (Senior) | 2 | 1 | VFW Post # 7265 Color Guard | 20 |
| 11 | Color Guard (Senior) | 53 | 2 | Livermore Post 47 American Legion and Cub Scout Pack 914 | 35 |
| 12 | Color Guard (Junior) | 37 | 1 | Junction Ave. K-8 Color Guard | 10 |
| 14 | Antique Vehicles | 33 | Spot the Truck | 3 | |
| 14 | Antique Vehicles | 54 | M.A.S.H. Jeep | 4 | |
| 14 | Antique Vehicles | 74 | 1 | Celebration Church of Livermore Kids Ministry | 50 |
| 14 | Antique Vehicles | 75 | 3 | Antique Cemex Mixer Truck | 2 |
| 14 | Antique Vehicles | 78 | 2 | Wheels (LvAmVyTrAth) Rideo Bus | 5 |
| 15 | Classic & Custom Vehicles | 17 | 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible Driven by Lorraine Sheatsley | 1 | |
| 15 | Classic & Custom Vehicles | 25 | 2 | Batmobile/Slingshot Car | 2 |
| 15 | Classic & Custom Vehicles | 32 | 1 | Shepherd's Gate is more than just a Shelter | 20 |
| 15 | Classic & Custom Vehicles | 59 | Hansen Family | 4 | |
| 15 | Classic & Custom Vehicles | 70 | 3 | Steve Perry and his 1973 MGB GT | 2 |
| 17 | Commercial | 38 | Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District | 20 | |
| 17 | Commercial | 58 | 1 | Livermore School of Dance | 50 |
| 17 | Commercial | 63 | 3 | Camp Bow Wow Tri-Valley | 5 |
| 17 | Commercial | 76 | 2 | Modern Cemex Cement Mixer Truck | 2 |
| 24 | Mounted Group (Junior) | 50 | 1 | The Cavallo Cowgirls | 9 |
| 27 | Plain Western | 47 | 1 | Debbie Marshall and Nugget Plain Western | 1 |
| 32 | Silver Mounted | 46 | 1 | Lauette Locke - Silver Mounted | 1 |
| 34 | Sheriff's Posse | 3 | 1 | Alameda County Sheriff's Mounted Posse | 15 |
| 37 | Miniature Horse (Open) | 51 | 1 | Happy Hooves Equine Therapy & Teaching Farm | 5 |
| 39 | Ladies Side Saddle | 48 | 1 | Charlie Alamo Ladies Side Saddle | 1 |
| 40 | Dancing Horse (Open) | 49 | 1 | Rancho las Palmas in Oakdale CA - Dancing Horses | 3+ |
Non-Competitive |
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| Entry Class number |
Category Name |
Entry Position |
Name of Entry | People | |
| 18 | Political | 28 | David Haubert, Alameda County Supervisor District 1 | 20 | |
| 18 | Political | 64 | Livermore Indivisible | 20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 1 | Livermore Police Department | 10 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 4 | Miss Livermore Rodeo Queen 2025 - Emily Elisabeth | 1 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 5 | Miss Livermore Jr Rodeo Queen 2025- Megan Lepley | 1 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 6 | Livermore Rodeo Presidents | 3 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 7 | Large Horse Drawn Stage Coach - Driven By: Shawn Silva | 6 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 8 | Small Horse Drawn Stage Coach - Driven By: Mel Silva | 6 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 9 | Miss Livermore Rodeo Princesses for 2025 Horse Drawn Open Carriage - Driven By: Carrie Osborn | 6 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 10 | 1923 Doan Truck Driven By Past President: Don Podesta | 2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 11 | SPURS Float - SPURS in Motion Truck and trailer - Driven By: Chris Waller | 10 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 12 | Miss Rowell Ranch Rodeo Queen Phoebe Bruns & Jr Queen Kaitlyn Babel | 2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 13 | California Highway Patrol | 4 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) |
14 |
Livermore Chamber of Commerce | 20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 15 | Livermore H.S. Cowboys Football Team and the LHS Cheerleaders | 50 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 15a | Livermore High School Dance Team | 20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 16 | Rotary Club President - Marc Roberts Driven by Dick Jones | 2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 18 | 2025 Grand Marshall - Kelly Bowers Driven by Rajneesh Sharma | 2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 19 | 2025 Community Service Award Recipient - Chris Carter - Driven by Tom Duprey | 2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 20 | Livermore Cultural Arts Council | 4 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 21 | Rotary Club of Livermore Valley President Beth McCormick Driven by George Duarte | 2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 22 | Rotarian Foundation of Livermore Ed Coats & Pat McMenamin | 2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 23 | Altamont Cruisers Car Club | 20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 24 | Livermore Amador Symphony Car Driven by Gary Gomes | 3 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 26 | Livermore Mayor and City Council Members | 10 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 27 | Directors of LARPD | 25 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 29 | The Alameda County Sheriff's Office | 5 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 30 | Livermore Toyota | 4 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 31 | Sunshine Dance & Cheer Studio | 20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 34 | Your Hometown Station KKIQ! | 2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 35 | Salinas Rodeo SUV | 2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 36 | Mosaic Lodge No. 218 Free and Accepted Masons | 30 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 40 | Livermore High School Gravitech X | 6 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 44 | Reins in Motion Foundation | 25 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 56 | Hindu Community and Cultural Center | 25 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 57 | Alzheimer's Association-East Bay Walk to End Alzheimer's | 20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 60 | CAPE Inc. | 30 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 61 | Code Ninjas Livermore | 15 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 65 | The Hively-The Hive on Wheels | 6 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 66 | 1919 Ford Model T Chemical Fire Truck | 2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 67 | Livermore Heritage Guild's, 1944 Mack Fire Engine | 6 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 68 | Livermore History Mobile | 2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 72 | Quest-Science Center : Connecting Everyone to the Value of Science | 8 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 77 | Golden State Fleet Services Towing and Transport | 10 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 79 | Livermore/Pleasanton Fire Department With 1944 Mack Fire Engine | 10 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 80 | Livermore Public Works Maintenance Division | 3 | |
Not all categories have entries.
| Class # |
Category |
1st | 2nd | 3rd | Awarded in 2023 |
| Bands | |||||
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Civilian/Military Bands |
NC | NC | NC | |
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Elementary, Jr. High Bands |
NC | NC | NC | |
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High School Bands |
NC | NC | NC | |
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Majorette Corps/Drill Teams (Senior) |
$165 | $110 | ||
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Majorette Corps/Drill Teams (Junior) |
$140 | $65 | Yes | |
| 6 |
Solo Majorette |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| Floats | |||||
| 7 |
Amateur Float |
$165 | $110 | $60 | Yes |
| 8 |
Commercial Floats |
$165 | $110 | $60 | Yes |
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| 9 |
Novelty Unit (Senior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
| 10 |
Novelty Unit (Junior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
| Color Guards | |||||
| 11 |
Color Guard (Senior) |
$90 | $60 | Yes | |
| 12 |
Color Guard (Junior) |
$90 | $60 | ||
| 13 |
Color Guard (Military) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
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Yes |
| Vehicles | |||||
| 14 |
Antique Vehicles |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
| 15 |
Classic & Custom Vehicles |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
| Fire Engines | |||||
| 16 |
Antique Fire Engines |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| Miscellaneous | |||||
| 17 |
Commercial |
Trophy | Trophy | Ribbon | Yes |
| 18 |
Political |
NC | NC | NC | |
| 19 |
Non-Competitive (open) |
NC | NC | NC | |
| Horse Entries (CSHA Judged) | |||||
| 20 |
Matched Pair |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
| 21 |
Working Western (Senior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 22 |
Working Western (Junior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 23 |
Pony/Horse Drawn Vehicle |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 24 |
Mounted Group (Senior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 25 |
Mounted Group (Junior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 26 |
Color Guard |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 27 |
Plain Western |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 28 |
Novelty Horse, Costume (Open) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 29 |
Local Western (Senior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 30 |
Local Western (Junior) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 31 |
Fancy Dress Western (Open) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 32 |
Silver Mounted (Open) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
| 33 |
Charro/Charra (Open) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 34 |
Sheriff's Posse |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
| 35 |
Parade Horse (Open) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
Yes |
| 36 |
Future Horse Man/Woman |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 37 |
Miniature Horse (Open) |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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| 38 |
Junior Equestrian |
Trophy |
Trophy |
Ribbon |
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NC = Non-Competitive (not judged)
General Sweepstakes – Trophy
Equestrian Sweepstakes – Trophy
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Major Sponsors |
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Rotary Club of Livermore |
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Livermore Stockmen's Rodeo Association |
Fremont Bank |
Livermore Sanitation |
| Wente Vineyards |
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The Independent Newspaper |
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Past Major Corporate Sponsors |
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Topcon Positioning Systems |
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Independent Newspaper |
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Past Corporate Sponsors |
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Allan Burnham - AMAEAB |
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Oral Surgery Office of Dr. Jack Mills Norm's Towing Pedrozzi Foundation Tri-Valley Auto Body Lori Souza Wendy M. Ellison, Ph.D |
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Past Parade Sponsors |
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Bent Creek Winery |
East Valley Termite Company East Valley Termite Company eLivermore.com TJ Gilmartin Charles & Khabira Hartwig Pat McMenamin |
Irv & Patty Stowers The Singing Winemaker, Steve Powell Paul Thompson Don & Shari Wentz Mary Ann Rozsa-Real Estate Agent Debbi Byrnes, Intero Realtor Joff Youngsma |
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Livermore Rodeo Parade Rules for 2025 |
| PARADE CLASSIFICATION must be entered on parade entry form. If you fail to do so, you will be classified as #19, Non-Competitive. | |||||||||||
| NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEES: Commercial/Political Entries $150. All others $50. Checks should be made out to Rotary Club of Livermore, and mailed to Livermore Rodeo Parade, PO Box 845, Livermore, CA 94551. Applications will not be processed prior to receipt of the fee. | |||||||||||
| 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. 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 7 days prior to the Day of the Parade. |
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| All Horse entries in a judged category must be present and ready for judging at 8:30 am at 3rd and “J” 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. | |||||||||||
| FLOAT ENTRIES must have flame retardant materials or chemically
treated decorations. NON-HORSE ENTRIES are judged by the Rotary Club of Livermore. NO SMOKING WHILE ON ROUTE! Motorized units must have fire extinguishers. No open flames on or around floats. No loud noisemakers to scare horses. |
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| CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES by parade participants is not allowed by City Ordinance. This includes parade lineup area as well as the parade route. | |||||||||||
| PARADE ASSEMBLY TIME: Your entry packet (mailed a week prior to the parade), will contain - entry time, line-up location, and parking information. | |||||||||||
ENTRY LINEUP Parade officials will be there to assist you with
lining up. Parade starts promptly at 10:00am.
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| 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 supervising. | |||||||||||
ENTRIES CAN BE DISQUALIFIED FOR:
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Allowable time for performing before the ANNOUNCING STANDS:
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| Decisions of the judges will be final. | |||||||||||
| PARADE AWARDS will be announced and presented at Carnegie Park
(see map) approximately 30 minutes following the parade. Trophies, plaques, and ribbons must be picked up at
the awards ceremony whereas cash award will be mailed to the address on the
Entry Form. Parade Committee reserves the right to refuse any entrant’s parade participation. |
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Grand Marshall
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Dr. Kelly Bowers is honored to serve as the 2025 Grand Marshal of the Livermore Rodeo Parade, a celebration that reflects her strong and enduring connection to the Livermore community. A proud resident for over three decades, Dr. Bowers has devoted her life to education, community service, and civic leadership throughout Livermore and the greater Tri-Valley region. With more than 35 years in public education, Dr. Bowers began her career as a classroom teacher and served at every level of the educational system—from elementary through university. She served as a middle and elementary school principal, as well as district administrator in Livermore, culminating in 12 years of service as our Superintendent of Schools for the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) where she championed student success and community engagement. Throughout her acclaimed career, Dr. Bowers was known for her collaborative leadership style, student-centered decision-making, strong community partnerships, and steadfast belief in the transformative power of public education. Today, she continues her public service as President and CEO of Three Valleys Community Foundation (3VCF), where she leads regional philanthropic efforts that support mental health and wellness, opioid crisis response, education, local journalism, environmental sustainability, the arts, and essential safety net services—connecting local resources with local needs across the Tri-Valley and greater East Bay. The Bowers family’s roots in Livermore run deep. Her husband, Robert Bowers, is a proud Livermore High School Cowboy and a graduate of the Class of 1980. Together, they raised three children—all graduates of Livermore public schools. Their beloved Labrador retriever, Boomer, was affectionately known as Livermore’s first "Ambassadog" attending parades, providing comfort at vaccination clinics, visiting school campuses, and taking part in Livermore Area Recreation and Parks Department (LARPD) events throughout our community. In addition to her professional work, Dr. Bowers is a dedicated community volunteer and currently serves on the Rotary Club of Livermore Board of Directors. She has been an active Rotarian and a familiar face in the Livermore Rodeo Parade for over 25 years, participating in countless processions that commemorate our city's Western heritage and trailblazing community spirit. Dr. Bowers’ lifelong dedication to service, education, and community has made her a respected and cherished presence in Livermore and beyond. She is honored to serve as this year’s Grand Marshal and looks forward to highlighting the history, heritage, and heart of her hometown—alongside family, friends, and neighbors. |
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Community Service Award
Bio |
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Chris Carter was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Livermore
Valley Arts in 2020. Prior to his role as the CEO, Chris Carter served
as the Director for Development and Communications for LVA. Since
joining LVA, he has helped to raise more than $15 million for the arts
in Livermore. He joined the LVA staff in 2014.
In 2023, Chris was a recipient of the Alameda County Arts Leadership Award in recognition of his contributions in the arts community. He led Livermore Valley Arts and the Bankhead Theater through the pandemic, and advocated heavily for the arts sector during that time. Chris was a founding board member of the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance, and continues to support TVNPA by providing the Bankhead Theater for programming for the nonprofit sector. He currently serves as the Chair of the Saint Mary’s College School of Science Advisory Board, and also serves on the board of directors for Visit Tri-Valley and Livermore Jazz Society. He is an advisory board member for Three Valleys Community Foundation, and the Las Positas College Commercial Music Advisory Board. Over the past 14 years, Carter has held various volunteer roles with the Boy Scouts including Den Leader, Assistant Scoutmaster, Committee Chair and Scoutmaster. An avid guitarist, Chris has performed steadily in the community for the last 30 years with his bandmate, Mike Lickiss, as a member of the LK Project. They often donate private concerts to nonprofits for auctions. Together, they have written accorded 4 studio albums and continue to share their love of music with anyone who will listen. Chris lives with his amazing wife and three children in Pleasanton. |
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