Novato 4th of July Parade Results; And The Winners Are...

Novato, CA — At least 10,000 people were on hand Monday when more than 80 local groups showed their patriotism as they marched, twirled and rode down Grant Avenue for the annual Novato 4th of July Parade.

Here are the winning entries announced by the Novato 4th of July Parade Committee, as well as some photos from parade day.

Overall Theme Trophy

"Through the Generations in Novato," Novato Druids Grove #113

Category Winners

Performance
First place: Rhythms Performing Arts Center
Second place: Once-Upon-a-Song
Third place: Mariachi Jalisco

Non-commercial
First place: Boy Scouts of America Marin Council
Second place: Marin's Best
Third place: Health Care for All-Marin

Marching
First place: Irish Pipers Band of San Francisto
Second place: Novato Summer Music Institute
Third place: Nave Patrola

Horse Unit
First place: Novato Horsemen
Second place: Hooves for Harmony

Float (Noncommercial)
First place: Rugani's Haunted House
Second place: Novato Theater
Third place: RIP City Riders

Commercial
First place: Trek Winery
Second place: YogaWorks Novato
Third place: State Farm Insurance, Gary Butler

Classic Vehicle
First place: Denise Brady’s 1942 Plymouth Convertible
Second place: Brett Bartlett’s 1967 Ford & Trailer
3rd: Bob Fortney‘s 1947 John Deere Tractor

Animal Unit
First place: Golden Gate Basset Rescue
Second place: Orphan Dog
Third place: Canine Companions for Independence