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The rodeo parade is on Saturday morning of "Rodeo Weekend", which is the second weekend of June.  It is held on 2nd Street.  These pictures are from June 12, 2010.
Over 1000 photos were taken.  If you would like the photos of your entry, please email webservant@elivermore.com.  There is no charge.
All Photos by Bill Nale

Entries 115 to 122
Descriptions are from the Rodeo Parade Script that was used by the announcers.

#115 - Annual Summerfest	Here is Lynn Kissel of Livermore, driving his 1914 KisselKar 40 Touring Car. The car is advertising the upcoming Livermore Cultural Arts Council's 25th SOMMERFEST at the Barn. This is a family event , featuring Bavarian beer, sausage, strudel, music and dancing. All proceeds benefit the Livermore Valley School's Art programs. Riding with Lynn are Festmeisters Dorothy and Wolfgang Stoefel, Herb, Madeline and Grandson Garrett Newkirk.
#116 - Congressman John Garamendi
Here is our very own Congressman John Garamendi, California's former Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Commissioner.  He is a life long rancher and certainly knows how to ride that horse. The horse he is riding is provided by Hoofprints on the Heart Adaptive Riding Center. Located on the historic Hagemann Ranch in central Livermore, Hoofprints on the Heart offers individualized therapeutic riding programs to individuals with special needs of all ages.
#118 - Oakland Black Cowboy Association
The Oakland Black Cowboy Association returns to our parade each year to help celebrate our Rodeo weekend. This Non-profit group's goal is to educate the public about the role African Americans played in building and settling the old west. The group shares the little known histories of the Black Cowboy, which, according to some historians, made up as much as 25% of Cowboys in the west after the Civil War.
The Cleanup Crew!!
#119 - Community Service Award Recipient, ValleyCare Auxiliary Members
Since their formation in 1958, they have provided over one and one half million hours of volunteer time to Valley Care Health Systems. In addition to running their thrift shop, they actively raise money for capital improvements, equipment and services. The Auxiliary Group volunteers have donated over $5 Million dollars to Valley Care Health System while providing dedication, compassion and care, earning the appreciation and respect of patients, visitors and staff. Representing all of the 275 total Auxiliary Volunteers today are, Petey Pearson- President, Jack Pons- volunteers at the thrift shop and hospital services, and Marina Guevorkian- Special Programs Director. Our dignitary cars today were provided by members of the Diablo Valley Mustang Association. Driving our Community Service Award Recipients is Bruce Baker in his 1999 Convertible.
#120 - eLivermore.com Weston, Caleb, and Hillary Nale man the "float" Hillary is the furry one.
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#121 - Valley Care Mobile Health Unit	The vehicle is a roving health clinic designed to help the city's most in need residents. The vehicle was purchased, outfitted and then donated to Valley Care Hospital by Livermore Rotarians. The very same Rotarians who bring this parade to you annually.
#122 - Relay For Life of Livermore
Relay For Life is part of the American Cancer Society's flagship fundraiser campaign. Relays take place all over the country. Relay For Life celebrates the lives of people who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost and help fight back against cancer. This is a 24 hour event starting on Saturday June 26th. and ending on Sunday June 27th. Livermore's Relay For Life is at Livermore High School on the football field. To find Relay For Life near you, go to www.relayforlife.org.

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