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 9, 2012.
Over 1500 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

#36 - David "Stilts" Volponi, Livermore Heritage Guild
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Walking today with the Livermore Heritage Guild is David "Stilts" Volponi. David
is a Livermore native whose family here goes back to the 1890's. He now resides
in Groveland California. David started stilt walking as a 10 year old boy in
1972. That's 40 years of stilt-walking! He currently travels with the Cullpepper
and Merriweather Circus where he has performed for the past 25 years. Today,
David stands 10 feet tall while performing on 3½ foot stilts.
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#37 - 1948 Farmall Cub Tractor
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This tractor is a 1948 International Farmall Cub. It is the smallest of the
Farmall line with ten horsepower, and has all the farm implements of the larger
Farmall tractors. 47,000 of these tractors were sold for $500 each in 1948.
Livermore resident Larry Kuntz is the owner and driver. Larry is also a Navy
veteran who served from 1959 to 1963 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ranger,
based in Alameda.
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#39 - Salinas Rodeo SUV with Queen - Kendra Brennan
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Here comes Miss California Rodeo Salinas, Kendro Brennan. She is here to invite
you to celebrate the 102nd year of tradition at the California Ro-Day-O in
Salinas, July 19th - 22nd. This year's rodeo will feature the best pro-rodeo
cowboys & cowgirls, along with trick riding and roman riding, clown Slim Garner
and freestyle bullfighting. The large instant-replay screen brings all the
action closer to your seat. There is something for everyone to enjoy at the
102nd California Ro-Day-O Salinas. It's gonna be a hot one! For more
information, visit www.C-A Rodeo.com.
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#40 - Granada High School Cheerleaders
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This next group is the Granada High School Cheerleaders. The young ladies have
an important role in helping to shape the atmosphere at Granada High. They are
leaders in the school and in our community. The Granada High Cheer Team consists
of both varsity and junior varsity level teams. A total of 30 athletes
participate in cheerleading for Granada High. This year the Varsity team will be
attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for summer camp. Aside from promoting spirit
on campus the Granada High Cheer Team participates in a variety of community
events such as: Relay for Life, Welcome Home events for military personnel,
Holiday decorating at the Veterans Hospital, and Raising funds during the month
of October for Breast Cancer Awareness. Last October the Cheer Team raised over
$1500 for the Breast Cancer Foundation. They are honored to perform for you in
today's parade.
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#41 - Granada HS Matador Marching Band
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Right behind the cheerleaders is the Granada High School Matador Marching Band.
The band is under the direction of Thomas E. Jones. The drum major is Meghan
Ramsey, and color guard captain is Patrick Patterson. The Granada High School
Marching Band is proud to participate in the 2012 Rotary Rodeo Parade. This
award-winning band has performed up and down the West Coast of the United States
and Canada for over 25 years, but nothing compares to playing for the "home town
crowd"! Today the band will perform the march “General Michell" by R.B. Hall.
Enjoy their performance.
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