4th of July Awards presented Thursday evening
Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and Alameda Recreation and Parks Department’s Patrick Russi celebrated the creativity of the 2023 4th of July Parade by giving out awards at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park on Thursday evening, July 20. Assisted by several of the judges, they handed out awards in eight different categories, culminating with the Mayor’s Trophy.
The evening began with a celebration for Marine Veteran Bill Darling, followed by recognition of the Grand Marshals, Cindy Houts, soon-to-retire Executive Director of the Alameda Food Bank, and, later, Alisa Rasera, Christ Church Co-Chair for Social Justice.
Many popular entries won awards, including last year’s Mayor’s Trophy winner, the Cargo Bike Brigade, as well as the Native American Health Center, the Korean Traditional Dance Performance, the Apicella Family Club—who hosted the police chief of Varazze, Italy—and the Boy Scouts. Whisk Cake Creations, was awarded first place in the Business Division and also took home the Mayor’s Trophy. Their entry will be inscribed on the trophy that is displayed in the City Manager’s office.
Review the parade program to see the entries in the 2023 parade, and see our coverage with photos by Maurice Ramirez.
2023 Alameda 4th of July Parade Winners
Community / Neighborhood Division
- Cargo Bike Brigade
- Freak Truck of Love
- Alpicella Family Club
Equestrian Divisions
- Alameda County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse
Green Power Division
- Boy Scouts of America, Golden Gate Area Council
- City of Alameda Democratic Club
- Lou’s Lagoon
Live Music Division
- Jason Cropper Band
- Academy of Alameda Band
- Friends of the West End
Movement Division
- Alameda Vipers Basketball
- International Chi Institute, Kung Fu School
- 9Round Alameda
Nonprofit Division
- Native American Health Center
- Alameda Food Bank
- Korean Traditional Dance Performance
Business Division
- Whisk Cake Creations
- Alameda Arts
- Westside Joe’s Bikes
Mayor’s Trophy
- Whisk Cake Creations
