Antioch celebrates Independence Day with downtown parade and fireworks at the fairgrounds
The Veterans color guard starts off Antioch’s 2014 Independence Day parade on 2nd Street in historic, downtown Rivertown on Friday, July 4th.
Sons of Italy banner
Romano Marchetti plays patriotic songs as part of the Sons of Italy entry.
Sons of Italy float included grape stompers.
Mayor Wade Harper
Mayor Pro Tem Mary Rocha being driven by Tim Forrester.
Councilwoman Monica Wilson
Antioch Councilman Tony Tiscareno campaigns with candy.
Councilman Tony Tiscareno’s car.
Antioch City Council candidate Lori Ogorchock campaigns in a Corvette.
Christ Embassy
Antioch Lapidary Club
East County Veterans
East County Veterans float
Asphalt Outlaws
Aphalt Outlaws cars
The crowd lines Second Street to watch the parade.
Knights Paladin Motorcycle Club
Dancers
Dancers performing for the judges.
Veterans color guard
Veterans on motorcycles.
The Commons at Dallas Ranch
Keller Williams
Antique car
Paradise Skate
Undead Bettys
Dancers Elite
Dancers Elite 2
Mrs. Northern California Charlene Jones
The Derita family waves from the Hugo’s Place float.
Corvette Club
Boy Scouts color guard.
Candidate for Antioch School Board Debra Vinson
- Melody’s Dancers perform for the crowd.
LOL Club
Classic car entry
Girl Scouts 2
Girl Scouts 1
Knights of Columbus from St. Ignatius Catholic church.
St. Ignatius Catholic church banner.
Super Friends made an appearance, thanks to Walter and Cynthia Ruehlig and family.
Navy jeep.
Candidate for Antioch City Council Lamar Thorpe.
Antioch Council candidate Lamar Thorpe’s supporters.
Kay Powers, Dave Massey and others from the Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch.
Dr. Brandon Roberts and Candace Rowlett show their patriotism in the parade.
Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch members, including Angel and Argentina Luevano in the cab.
Kiwanis Club and Key Club banner carriers.
Antioch High School cheerleaders made an appearance in the parade.
Antioch High School Cheerleading banner.
More Boy Scouts in the parade.
Inland Marine boat
Salvation Army
Antioch School Board Trustee Joy Motts does some campaigning for her reelection.
Councilwoman Monica Wilson
Military jeep
Cub Scouts
Quail Lodge
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The Son’s of Italy has a good float and cars. Thanks to all my brothers and sisters for a job well done.
To comment on my first everyone in in C Colombo 1315 are the best. We always have openings here in Antioch. The meeting are held at the senior center ever 2nd wed of the month. Please join us.
Great Parade with almost 60 units marching. Great day at the County Fairgrounds with all kinds of activities and knock-out music. Great fireworks show to round it all out. A success!!!