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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 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

Entries 51 to 57

#51 - Cactus Corners Youth Square Dancers
Three Cheers for the red, white and blue! The Cactus Corners Youth Square Dancers present a slice of our history. Square Dancing - the American folk dance. From the settlers crossing the plains, to 4th of July celebrations in town squares, to modern-day hoedowns, square dancing is an American tradition. These dancers are youth from all over the bay area from age 7 to 19 years old. Their caller and instructor is Ed Kuidis.
#52 - St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
The St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church has been serving the Livermore/Pleasanton area for nearly 60 years. All are welcome to worship with them every Sunday at 10:30 am at the church at 678 Enos Way in Livermore.
#53 - Cresta Blanca Service unit of the Girl Scouts of America
Celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Girl Scouting, we present the Cresta Blanca Service unit 302 of the Girl Scouts of America. This is the service unit for all Livermore Girl Scouts. This is a group of dedicated Girl Scout volunteers, leaders and parents, in the Livermore CA area making Girl Scouting THE greatest experience that it can be for girls in grades k through 12.
#54 - American Cancer Society, Relay for Life-Livermore
The American Cancer Society's Relay for life celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer. It remembers those lost, and empowers individuals to fight back against the disease. This family-oriented team event brings participants from all parts of the community together in a "Celebration of Life". There is still time to participate. Livermore’s relay is June 23-24, 2012. For more information go to www.relayforlife.org.
#55 - Mendenhall Middle School Mustang Marching Band
Our next group is the Mendenhall Middle School Mustang Marching Band. They are proud to represent their school and community in this year’s parade. Under the Direction of Mr. Randy Watson, with Drum Major Brittany Nortman, this 54 member marching unit will perform "The Brandenburg Gate March". On behalf of all the students and staff of Mendenhall School we invite you to sit back and enjoy today’s performance!
#56 - Color Guard for Las Positas College Fire Service Technology
Here we have the award winning Las Positas College Fire Service Technology Color Guard. The Fire Service program is a complete vocational training program that "Trains Tomorrows Heroes Today". This Los Positas College-based program has been training professional career and volunteer firefighters in the tri-valley for over thirty years. Hundreds of Las Positas Fire Service graduates are serving our nation in communities across America. Behind the color guard are the 45 members of the 18th Las Positas College Wildland Firefighter Academy. This program provides students with direct career opportunities with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and with seasonal and full-time Wildland Firefighters. They are followed by an 85 foot Ladder Tower Fire Truck and students dressed in full structure firefighting gear. They also brought their 1,000 gallon per-minute pumper truck, and a light Rescue-Ambulance. The Las Positas Emergency Medical Technician Training Program and Paramedic Training Program are ranked as one of the strongest programs in California. All of these students are highly motivated, dedicated and professionals and we are proud to call them our "Heroes of the Future". The students are grateful for the opportunity to be in today's parade.
#57 - Alameda County Fire Truck/ Scott Haggerty, County Supervisor
And now, here we have Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty. Supervisor Haggerty represents District 1, which encompasses Livermore, Pleasanton, Fremont, parts of Dublin and Sunol as well as unincorporated East County. Scott will soon be serving his fifth term. Scott was a Livermore Stockman Rodeo Association Team Penning Champion for 2000 and 2002. Scott and his family and staff would like to wish you a fun and safe weekend at the Livermore Rodeo.

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