For Immediate Release: City of Alameda announces 4th of July Parade winners

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PRESS RELEASE

July 24, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Sarah Henry, Public Information Officer
510-747-4714 | shenry@alamedaca.gov

City of Alameda announces 4th of July Parade winners

After a two-year pandemic pause, the City of Alameda was thrilled to host the Alameda 4^th of July Parade, celebrating our country’s independence by bringing together our vibrant, diverse community. Many thanks to all 148 participants, including elected officials, marching bands, dance troupes, floats showcasing community groups and local businesses, equestrians, local government, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Congratulations to the Cargo Bike Brigade for earning the 2022 Mayor’s Trophy.

First, second, and third place awards were presented to participants in the following categories: Business, Community/Neighborhood, Green Power, Live Music, Movement, and Nonprofit.

Business
First Place: Whisk Cake Creations
Second Place: Alameda Theatre & Cinema Grill
Third Place: Alameda Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Community/Neighborhood
First Place: Tomorrow Youth Repertory
Second Place: Alameda: Mr. Rodgers Favorite Neighborhood!
Third Place: Hello Yellow Tow Truck

Green Power
First Place: Cargo Bike Brigade
Second Place: Westside Joe’s Bikes
Third Place: Alameda Scouts BSA

Live Music
First Place: Encinal High School Soarin’ Jets Band
Second Place: Academy of Alameda Band
Third Place: Island City Sound

Movement
First Place: Alameda Vipers AAU Basketball Club
Second Place: O Kalani Outrigger Canoe Club
Third Place: Freak Truck

Nonprofit
First Place: Alameda Arts
Second Place: West Alameda Business Association
Third Place: Korean Traditional Costumes Parade

The City presented awards to participants in the following Equestrian categories:

Mounted Group Open
First Place: Los Amigos Vaqueros

Mounted Posse
First Place: Alameda County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse

Charro/Cherra Mounted Group
First Place: Hayward Hills Charros
Second Place: Diablo Roofing Inc.

Vaquero Working Open
First Place: Otaez Mexican Restaurant

Awards were also presented to the City of Alameda Parade Grand Marshals, Christine Chilcott, Al Mance, Cheryl Taylor, and Jolene Wright, the four members of Alameda’s Police Reform and Racial Equity Steering Committee.

Special thanks to the Alameda Recreation and Park Department for their hard work organizing the parade and to this year’s parade judges!

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