San Ramon Light Parade: See Winners, Photos

SAN RAMON, CA — Roughly 5,000 people showed up to view 1,400 luminous people streaming down Camino Ramon for Saturday’s 40th Anniversary Light Parade, according to a San Ramon city spokesperson.

“The 40th Anniversary Parade brought together the community for a giant one-night celebration,” said Kathi Heimann, San Ramon Parks and Community Services Director.

“The creativity of the participants made the parade really fun to watch, and it was a delight to see everyday vehicles like garbage trucks, tractors and school buses all decked out in lights. The energy of the parade participants was contagious as they danced, drove, rolled down the route. City staff want to send a huge thank you to the community for coming out and celebrating all that San Ramon is and has become over the last 40 years.”

Above, enjoy some photos of the night of lights.

Out of 1,400 entries, a panel of judges selected these winners and runners-up in the following categories, according to city criteria:

San Ramon Spirit – East Bay Marathi Mandal

• “Awarded to the Best-Lit entry using the parade theme of San Ramon’s Birthday Celebration – 40 Years of Creating Community!”
• Honorable Mentions: Agape Village Foster Family Agency, San Ramon Library Foundation

Best Use of Lights – Bay Area Sling Ryderz

• “Awarded to the entry that displays the most ingenuity and best use of lights and special effects for visual appeal.”
• Honorable Mention: ACI of San Ramon

Best Lit Walking Group – Girl Scouts of San Ramon

• “ Awarded to the Best Lit walking group exhibiting the most public appeal, charm and creativity.”
• Honorable Mentions: Ushanjali Ensemble, San Ramon FC, Bay Valley Chinese School

Best Lit Vehicle/Float – San Ramon Rotary Club

• “Awarded to the Best Lit float/vehicles exhibiting the most public appeal, charm and creativity.”
• Honorable Mention: Traffix

Judge’s Choice – San Ramon Public Works

• Awarded to the judges’ favorite parade entry.
• Honorable Mention: Skatesational

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