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Community kicks up its heels at Old Santa Ynez Days Saturday parade, centerpiece of annual community event, celebrates its 'Wild WILD West' roots
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By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer
t was a weekend to kick up your heels and enjoy the many activities that were available at this year’s Old Santa Ynez Days, which was held on the weekend of June 23-25. Friday night opened the event with a “Kick-Ass Kick-Off Party” at the Santa Ynez Historical Museum, which featured a traditional Pig Roast dinner with all the “fixin’s”, courtesy of The Pork Palace, followed by the lively sounds of The Cash Cooper Band. The annual Old Santa Ynez Day parade was held at 10 a.m., a little earlier than in years past, but it drew hundreds of families anxious to view the parade and take part in the many festivities, including the street faire. The Grand Marshal of this year’s parade were the Santa Barbara County Cattlewomen, who led the parade on horseback. The Santa Barbara County Cattlewomen are well known for positively promoting beef and
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Members of the Escaramuza Charra Las Potrancas ride the Old Santa Ynez Days Parade route in their colorful garb, brightening up the overcast morning on June 24. Photo by Devyn Marseilles
the beef industry while raising funds for high school scholarships, volunteering, and supporting beef education in community outreach programs.
The theme of this year ’s parade was “Wild WILD West” and featured 31 entries, which included vintage automobiles, trucks, tractors, jeeps, and a
1928 mint condition firetruck. Gabbie Robles, the Santa Ynez Valley Youth Rec Queen, rode in a vintage 1934 Ford Steak Bed CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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