CV Light Parade 10th Anniversary
photo credit: Cathy Breslow/Breslow Imaging
The lights were shining bright at this year's Castro Valley Light Parade. The Boulevard was packed with 80 Entries, 2,500 people participating in the floats, and more than 7,000 people watching along the sidelines. Entrants included floats from Castro Valley Schools, Tap Dancing Christmas Trees, old-time cars, this year's Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo queen, Olivia Sherman, and Grand National Rodeo Queen Julia Bernard. Local businesses were also represented including Jenn's Cupcakes and Parties and Classy Canine Wiggle Rumps. The parade was capped off by the arrival of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
The Theme of this year's parade was “Honoring our First Responders” with nearly every entry honoring first responders.
Big ribbon winners in the parade included: Chabot Elementary School for the “School Spirit Gold Award”, Rowell Ranch Rodeo for the “Holiday Spirit Gold Award”, Classy Canine Wiggle Rumps for “Best Use of Lights Gold Award”, and Jen’s Cupcakes and Parties for “Best Musical Entry Gold Award”.
The Castro Valley and Eden Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, which is celebrating its 10th Anniversary. The Chamber said it was grateful to TMC Productions, Halo Branding, and all the sponsors and volunteers for making the business and community event possible.
"No word can describe everything I'm feeling," Dayna Speed said. "Incredible gratitude to this community and all involved in this amazing event."