The Grand Marshall for 2026 is
John Bost
Open Heart Kitchen
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Community Service Award Recipient
Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance
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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 |
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Equestrian Sweepstakes Award |
Links go to photos on web pages. See the Parade Lineup for links to full resolution photos on the photo site.
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| Cat # | Category | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
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| Cat # | Category | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
Click Here for a two page printable version in Acrobat format (when available)
Links go to the photo(s) of each entry.
| Entry Position |
Name of Entry & Website Photo Link | Full Res Photo Site Page Link |
Entry Class | People | Assemble Area |
| 1 | 1-15 | 19 | 10 | 3rd & J | |
| 2 | 1-15 | 11 | 20 | 3rd & J | |
| 3 | 1-15 | 34 | 15 | 3rd & J | |
| 4 | 1-15 | 7 | 18 | 3rd & J | |
| 5 | 1-15 | 19 | 1 | 3rd & J | |
| 6 | 1-15 | 19 | 1 | 3rd & J | |
| 7 |
Livermore Rodeo Presidents in a 1931 Model A Fold Driven By: Past President Craig Rivers |
1-15 | 19 | 4 | 3rd & J |
| 8 | 1-15 | 19 | 6 | 3rd & J | |
| 9 |
Small Horse Drawn Stage Coach – Driven By: Mel Silva with Cowgirl Honoree of the Year & Family |
1-15 | 19 | 6 | 3rd & J |
| 10 |
1923 Doan Truck Don Podesta with Livermore Downtown, Inc. Board Members are riding in truck |
1-15 | 19 | 2 | 3rd & J |
| 11 |
SPURS Float - SPURS in Motion Truck and trailer - Driven By: Mark Jaegel |
1-15 | 19 | 10 | 3rd & J |
| 12 | 1-15 | 19 | 2 | 3rd & J | |
| 13 | 1-15 | 30 | 2 | 3rd & J | |
| 14 | 1-15 | 1 | 3rd & J | ||
| 15 | 1-15 | 19 | 4 | 3rd & J | |
| 16 | 16-30 | 19 | 13 | 3rd & J | |
| 17 | 16-30 | 19 | 20 | 3rd & J | |
| 18 |
Rotary Club of Livermore President Pat McMenamin Driven be Ed Coats |
16-30 | 19 | 2 | 3rd & J |
| 19 |
Rotary Club of Livermore Valley President Sarah Palmer Driven by Beth McCormick |
16-30 | 19 | 2 | 3rd & J |
| 20 |
Rotarian Foundation of Livermore President Dennis Gambs Driven by George Duarte |
16-30 | 19 | 2 | 3rd & J |
| 21 | 16-30 | 19 | 2 | 3rd & J | |
| 22 |
2026 Community Service Award Recipient -Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance Driven by Rajneesh |
16-30 | 19 | 2 | 3rd & J |
| 23 | 16-30 | 19 | 20 | 3rd & J | |
| 24 | 16-30 | 15 | 2 | 3rd & J | |
| 25 | 16-30 | 19 | 20 | 3rd & J | |
| 26 | 16-30 | 5 | 50 | 3rd & J | |
| 27 | 16-30 | 19 | 20 | 3rd & J | |
| 28 | 16-30 | 19 | 10 | 3rd & J | |
| 29 | 16-30 | 19 | 50 | 3rd & J | |
| 30 | 16-30 | 18 | 12 | 3rd & J | |
| 31 | 31-45 | 19 | 10 | 3rd & J | |
| 32 | 31-45 | 17 | 18 | 3rd & J | |
| 33 | 31-45 | 17 | 10 | 3rd & J | |
| 34 | 31-45 | 8 | 5 | 3rd & K | |
| 35 |
Open |
31-45 | |||
| 36 | 31-45 | 17 | 50 | 3rd & K | |
| 37 | 31-45 | 19 | 2 | 3rd & K | |
| 38 |
Hagemann Ranch Hay Wagon with the Livermore Cultural Arts Council |
31-45 | 19 | 4 | 3rd & K |
| 39 | 31-45 | 19 | 2 | 3rd & K | |
| 40 | 31-45 | 19 | 1 | 3rd & K | |
| 41 | 31-45 | 19 | 20 | 3rd & K | |
| 42 | 31-45 | 19 | 15 | 3rd & K | |
| 43 |
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31-45 | 1 | 3rd & K | |
| 44 | 31-45 | 24 | 60 | 3rd & K | |
| 45 | 31-45 | 39 | 1 | 3rd & L | |
| 46 | 46-60 | 27 | 1 | 3rd & L | |
| 47 | 46-60 | 27 | 1 | 3rd & L | |
| 48 | 46-60 | 40 | 3 | 3rd & L | |
| 49 | 46-60 | 19 | 25 | 3rd & L | |
| 50 | 46-60 | 7 | 50 | 3rd & L | |
| 51 | 46-60 | 19 | 10 | 3rd & L | |
| 52 | 46-60 | 19 | 4 | 3rd & L | |
| 53 | 46-60 | 17 | 15 | 3rd & L | |
| 54 | 46-60 | 7 | 10 | 3rd & M | |
| 55 | 46-60 | 19 | 10 | 3rd & M | |
| 56 | 46-60 | 19 | 20 | 3rd & M | |
| 57 | 46-60 | 19 | 20 | 3rd & M | |
| 58 | 46-60 | 19 | 15 | 3rd & M | |
| 59 | 46-60 | 8 | 20 | 3rd & M | |
| 60 | 46-60 | 19 | 10 | 3rd & M | |
| 61 | 61-75 | 17 | 50 | 3rd & M | |
| 62 | 61-75 | 19 | 25 | 3rd & M | |
| 63 |
Cars by Tri-Valley Auto Body-1919 Ford Model A Sport Coupe owned by JR Romero |
61-75 | 14 | 2 | 3rd & M |
| 64 |
Cars by Tri-Valley Auto Body-1973 MGB GT owned by Steve Perry |
61-75 | 15 | 2 | 3rd & M |
| 65 |
Cars by Tri-Valley Auto Body-1964 Ford Ranchero owned be Mike Ciarfaglio |
61-75 | 15 | 2 | 3rd & M |
| 66 |
Cars by Tri-Valley Auto Body-1961 Porsche 356 owned by Jeff Sacullo |
61-75 | 15 | 2 | 3rd & M |
| 67 |
Cars by Tri-Valley Auto Body- 1938 Ford Pickup owned by George Romero |
61-75 | 14 | 2 | 3rd & M |
| 68 | 61-75 | 8 | 25 | 3rd & M | |
| 69 | 61-75 | 5 | 75 | 3rd & N | |
| 70 | 61-75 | 17 | 25 | 3rd & N | |
| 71 | 61-75 | 17 | 5 | 3rd & N | |
| 72 | 61-75 | 19 | 30 | 3rd & N | |
| 73 | 61-75 | 14 | 3 | 3rd & N | |
| 74 | 61-75 | 8 | 8 | 3rd & N | |
| 75 | 61-75 | 7 | 15 | 3rd & N | |
| 76 | 76-90 | 19 | 20 | 3rd & N | |
| 77 | 76-90 | 19 | 50 | 3rd & N | |
| 78 | 76-90 | 19 | 30 | 3rd & N | |
| 79 | 76-90 | 11 | 30 | 3rd & N | |
| 80 | 76-90 | 19 | 20 | 3rd & N | |
| 81 | 76-90 | 7 | 35 | 3rd & N | |
| 82 | 76-90 | 19 | 15 | 3rd & N | |
| 83 | 76-90 | 17 | 30 | 3rd & N | |
| 84 | 76-90 | 14 | 2 | 3rd & O | |
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Livermore H.S. Cowboys Football Team and the LHS Cheerleaders |
76-90 | 19 | 50 | 3rd & O |
| 86 | 76-90 | 19 | 20 | 3rd & O | |
| 86A | 76-90 | 19 | 8 | 3rd & P | |
| 87 | 76-90 | 15 | 50 | 3rd & P | |
| 88 | 76-90 | 17 | 4 | 3rd & P | |
| 89 | 76-90 | 14 | 2 | 3rd & P | |
| 90 |
Livermore/Pleasanton Fire Department With 1944 Mack Fire Engine |
76-90 | 19 | 10 | 3rd & P |
Entries 1-33 line up by 9:30
Entries 34-44 line up by 9:45
Entries 45-53 line up by 10:00
Entries 54-67 line up by 10:15
Entries 68-83 line up by 10:30
Entries 84-90 line up by 10:45
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) | 26 |
Granada HS Cheer |
50 | |
| 5 | Majorette Corps/Drill Teams (Junior) | 69 |
Livermore Cheer with the Co-Mini Mats and Cowgirls |
75 | |
| 7 | Amateur Float | 4 |
Livermore Jr. Rodeo Float |
18 | |
| 7 | Amateur FloatAmateur Float | 50 |
Alameda County 4-H |
50 | |
| 7 | Amateur Float | 54 |
Alameda County Cattlewomen |
10 | |
| 7 | Amateur Float | 75 |
Granada-Livermore Baseball Intermediate All-Stars |
15 | |
| 7 | Amateur Float | 81 |
LLESA Children Center |
35 | |
| 8 | Commercial Floats | 34 |
Pinot's Palette in Livermore Float |
5 | |
| 8 | Commercial Floats | 59 |
Muddy Paws Grooming |
20 | |
| 8 | Commercial Floats | 68 |
Del Cielo Brewing - The Great Shark Roundup |
25 | |
| 8 | Commercial Floats | 74 |
Seeds of Music Academy |
8 | |
| 11 | Color Guard (Senior) | 2 |
VFW Post # 7265 Color Guard |
20 | |
| 11 | Color Guard (Senior) | 79 |
Livermore Post 47 American Legion and Cub Scout Pack 914 |
30 | |
| 14 | Antique Vehicles | 63 |
Cars by Tri-Valley Auto Body-1919 Ford Model A Sort Coup owned by JR Romero |
2 | |
| 14 | Antique Vehicles | 67 |
Cars by Tri-Valley Auto Body- 1938 Ford Pickup owned by George Romero |
2 | |
| 14 | Antique Vehicles | 73 |
Spot the Truck |
3 | |
| 14 | Antique Vehicles | 84 |
Word on the Street Book Store |
2 | |
| 14 | Antique Vehicles | 89 |
Wheels (LvAmVyTrAth) Rideo Bus |
2 | |
| 15 | Classic & Custom Vehicles | 24 |
Batmobile/Slingshot Car |
2 | |
| 15 | Classic & Custom Vehicles | 64 |
Cars by Tri-Valley Auto Body-1973 MGB GT owned by Steve Perry |
2 | |
| 15 | Classic & Custom Vehicles | 65 |
Cars by Tri-Valley Auto Body-1964 Ford Ranchero owned be Mike Ciarfaglio |
2 | |
| 15 | Classic & Custom Vehicles | 66 |
Cars by Tri-Valley Auto Body-1961 Porsche 356 owned by Jeff Sacullo |
2 | |
| 15 | Classic & Custom Vehicles | 87 |
The 4X4 Shop |
50 | |
| 17 | Commercial | 32 |
Arthur Murray Dance Studio |
18 | |
| 17 | Commercial | 33 |
State Senator Jerry McNerney |
10 | |
| 17 | Commercial | 36 |
Livermore School of Dance |
50 | |
| 17 | Commercial | 53 |
Stampede Bar and Grill |
15 | |
| 17 | Commercial | 61 |
Livermore Indivisible |
50 | |
| 17 | Commercial | 70 |
Sandia National Laboratories California "70th Anniversary" |
25 | |
| 17 | Commercial | 71 |
Camp Bow Wow Tri-Valley |
5 | |
| 17 | Commercial | 83 |
WestCoast Training Center |
30 | |
| 17 | Commercial | 88 |
Cemtex |
4 | |
| 24 | Mounted Group (Senior) | 44 |
Aahmes Shriners |
60 | |
| 27 | Plain Western | 46 |
Debbie Marshall and Nugget-Plain Western |
1 | |
| 27 | Plain Western | 47 |
Rosemary Schearing and Ruby-Plain Western |
1 | |
| 30 | Local Western (Junior) | 13 |
Rowell Ranch Junior Rodeo Royalty |
2 | |
| 34 | Sheriff's Posse | 3 |
Alameda County Sheriff's Mounted Posse |
15 | |
| 39 | 45 |
Charlie Alamo Ladies Side Saddle |
1 | ||
| 40 | 48 |
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 | 30 |
David Haubert, Alameda County Supervisor District 1 |
12 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 1 |
Livermore Police Department |
10 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 5 |
Miss Livermore Pro Rodeo Queen 2026-Emily Elizabeth |
1 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 6 |
Miss Livermore Jr. Rodeo Queen 2026-Mia Martin |
1 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 7 |
Livermore Rodeo Presidents in a 1931 Model A Fold Driven By: Past President Craig Rivers |
4 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 8 |
Large Horse Drawn Stage Coach – Driven By: Shawn Silva |
6 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 9 |
Small Horse Drawn Stage Coach – Driven By: Mel Silva with Cowgirl Honoree of the Year & Family |
6 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 10 |
1923 Doan Truck Don Podesta with Livermore Downtown, Inc. Board Members are riding in truck |
2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 11 |
SPURS Float - SPURS in Motion Truck and trailer - Driven By: Mark Jaegel |
10 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 12 |
Miss Rowell Ranch Rodeo Queen 2026-Kaleigh Ramos |
2 | |
| Non-Competitive (open) | 14 |
Miss Glennville Rodeo Queen for 2026-Kaylee Green |
1 | ||
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 15 |
California Highway Patrol-Dublin Area |
4 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 16 |
Livermore Chamber of Commerce |
13 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 17 |
Livermore High School Dance Team |
20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 18 |
Rotary Club of Livermore President Pat McMenamin Driven be Ed Coats |
2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 19 |
Rotary Club of Livermore Valley President Sarah Palmer Driven by Beth McCormick |
2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 20 |
Rotarian Foundation of Livermore President Dennis Gambs Driven by George Duarte |
2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 21 |
2026 Grand Marshall -John Bost Driven by Dick Jones |
2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 22 |
2026 Community Service Award Recipient -Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance Driven by Rajneesh |
2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 23 |
Altamont Cruisers Car Club |
20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 25 |
Shepherd's Gate a long-term shelter for Women and Children |
20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 27 |
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District |
20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 28 |
Livermore Mayor and City Council Members |
10 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 29 |
Directors of LARPD |
50 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 31 |
Livermore Valley Wine Community |
10 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 37 |
Livermore Heritage Guild's, 1944 Mack Fire Engine |
2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 38 |
Hagemann Ranch Hay Wagon with the Livermore Cultural Arts Council |
4 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 39 |
Livermore History Mobile |
2 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 40 |
David "Stilts" Volponi |
1 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 41 |
Livermore Bulls Football and Cheer |
20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 42 |
Alameda County Fair |
15 | |
| Non-Competitive (open) | 43 |
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1 | ||
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 49 |
Reins in Motion Foundation |
25 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 51 |
Alameda County Farm Bureau With the Livermore FFA |
10 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 52 |
Salinas Rodeo SUV |
4 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 55 |
Livermore Butcher Shop |
10 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 56 |
Dublin Fighting Irish |
20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 57 |
Sunshine Dance & Cheer Studio |
20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 58 |
Hively |
15 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 60 |
Hitland Ministries and Where-2-Start |
10 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 62 |
Hindu Community and Cultural Center |
25 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 72 |
CAPE Inc. |
30 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 76 |
Alzheimer's Association-East Bay Walk to End Alzheimer's |
20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 77 |
Celebration Church of Livermore |
50 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 78 |
Mosaic Lodge No. 218 Free and Accepted Masons |
30 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 80 |
US Military Livermore Recruiting Offices |
20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 82 |
Code Ninjas Livermore |
15 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 85 |
Livermore H.S. Cowboys Football Team and the LHS Cheerleaders |
50 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 86 |
Tri-Valley Pickleball Club |
20 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 86A |
Alameda County Vector Control |
8 | |
| 19 | Non-Competitive (open) | 90 |
Livermore/Pleasanton Fire Department With 1944 Mack Fire Engine |
10 | |
Not all categories have entries.
| Class # |
Category |
1st | 2nd | 3rd | Awarded in 2023 |
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| 1 |
Civilian/Military Bands |
NC | NC | NC | |
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Elementary, Jr. High Bands |
NC | NC | NC | |
| 3 |
High School Bands |
NC | NC | NC | |
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| 4 |
Majorette Corps/Drill Teams (Senior) |
$165 | $110 | ||
| 5 |
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 |
| Novelty Units | |||||
| 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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Norm's Towing Pedrozzi Foundation Tri-Valley Auto Body Lori Souza Wendy M. Ellison, Ph.D The Sudkakar Ramakrishma Family |
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Past Parade Sponsors |
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Bent Creek Winery |
East Valley Termite Company eLivermore.com TJ Gilmartin Charles & Khabira Hartwig Pat McMenamin Monya Lane |
Carolyn Siegfield The Singing Winemaker, Steve Powell Paul Thompson Don & Shari Wentz Mary Ann Rozsa-Real Estate Agent Debbi Byrnes, Intero Realtor |
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Livermore Rodeo
Parade Rules for 2026 |
| 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 40 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. If you are not interested in competing for an award, please list yourself as Non-Competitive. |
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Grand Marshall
Bio |
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John Bost has served as Executive Director of Open Heart Kitchen since
January 2023, leading major initiatives addressing food insecurity,
homelessness, and poverty in the Tri-Valley. Under his leadership, the
organization launched the Vineyard Resource Center, the Open Heart Refuge
overnight shelter, a new state-of-the-art production kitchen, and the Open
Heart Food Bank, the region’s first large-scale food redistribution center.
During his tenure, Open Heart Kitchen received the Nonprofit Excellence in Impact Award from the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance and was named California Assembly District 16’s Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan. John was also honored with the 2026 G.G. Greenhouse Community Hero Award from Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless for his contributions to health, justice, and equity. Previously, John served as Lead Pastor and Head of Staff at Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School in Livermore from 2006–2022 and has held leadership and service roles across the United States, Haiti, and India. He holds degrees from Appalachian State University and Trinity Lutheran Seminary, with expertise in social work, theology, leadership development, ethics, and poverty eradication.
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Community Service Award
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Kathy Young is honored to receive the Community Service Award for the 2026 Rodeo Parade on behalf of Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance. As Co-Founder, President and CEO of TVNPA, Kathy has spent the past decade helping build connections among nonprofits, businesses, local government, funders, and community members to strengthen the Tri-Valley region. Since 2014, TVNPA has supported nonprofit organizations through education, collaboration, advocacy, and funding, helping ensure that the people and organizations serving our community have the resources and relationships they need to thrive. Kathy is deeply grateful for this recognition and proud to share it with her board of directors and team, along with the many nonprofit leaders, volunteers, and partners who work every day to make Livermore and the Tri-Valley a caring and vibrant place to live. |
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