OAKHURST – The 18th annual Mountain Heritage Days parade stepped off at 10 a.m. last Saturday, making its way down School Road to Road 426 past the cheering crowds who lined the route.
Vintage cars, marching bands, dance troops, floats and equestrians were all part of this year’s festivities.
The parade was followed by a day packed with fun and history at Fresno Flats Historic Village & Park, along with the presentation of awards to parade winners.
Visitors to the park perused the wares of vendors, sampled the offerings at the food booths, put their bids in at the silent auction and toured historic buildings.
There was also a performance by the Golden Chain Theatre Co. and live entertainment, plus a BBQ steak and salmon dinner.
Please enjoy this collection of photos from the parade. Results posted at the bottom.
Band – Walking
1 – Yosemite High School Marching Band
2 – Minarets High School Marching Band
3 – Mariposa Grizzly Band
Band – Riding
1 – Mountain Area Junior High Band
Marching Units – School
1 – Yosemite High School Cadet Corps
Marching Units – Youth Organization
1 – Mariposa Martial Arts
2 – Community Dance and Theatre
3 – Oakhurst Girl Scouts
Floats – Non-Commercial
1 – Golden Chain Theatre
2 – Yosemite Youth Football
3 – Yosemite High School Football
Float – Commercial
1 – H&L Lumber
2 – Sierra Tel
3 – Reimers
Float – Charitable Organization
1 – Oakhurst Lions
2 – Caring Veterans
Automobiles – Antiques Cars
1 – Ron Giorgi – 1933 ford
Automobiles – Classic Cars
1 – John Waunetta Fuchs
2 – Daughters of the American Revolution
3 – Fresno Flats Historic Sites Docents
Automobiles – Other
1 – Richard Finger
2 – Elks Lodge
Automobiles – Political
1 – David Linn
2 – Varney for Sheriff
3 – Tom Wheeler
Automobile – Clubs
1 – Mountain Road Rattlers
Equestrian – Mounted
1 – Coarsegold Rodeo Royalty
2 – Yosemite National Park Superintendent
Historical Themed
1 – Little Church on the Hill
Best of Show
1 – Community Dance and Theatre
Best Commercial
1 – H&L Lumber