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The Annual Ventura County Fair Parade, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, marched down Main St. from Catalina to Palm St. on Saturday, August 2nd. The parade featured colorfully decorated floats, lively marching bands, car clubs, clowns, and many other community organizations. The co-Grand Marshals were Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner W. Earl McPhail and local representatives of the United States military.
Commissioner McPhail was chosen as Grand Marshal to honor his almost 30 years as Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner. His involvement county-wide illustrates the same commitment to service and community that the Fair promotes. McPhail served on the Ventura County Fair Board of Directors for 14 years, is the current president of the Ventura County Sherriff’s Posse and a past president of The Rotary Club of Santa Paula. Look for him coming down Main Street on Saturday atop his beautiful horse.
The Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Marines shared the honor in thanks for their courageous protection of our country. Representatives from local bases marched in the parade. Thabnk you for being present at the parade to cheer for our local heroes.
The Al Malaikan Shriners were back with 11 units of cars and clowns and more that was great fun and entertaining too! The parade also featured 8 local marching bands. St. Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band marched in the parade, and if you just couldn’t get enough of them, you also found them marching through the Fairgrounds most days ofthe Fair.
Summer wouldn’t be complete without a PARADE! Thank you for joining in all the festivities sounding the 2008 Ventura County Fair. We will look forward to seeing you at the 2009 Fair, August 5 - 16!
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