The Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade once again hit the streets of SCV Tuesday morning.

The 91st annual SCV Parade kicked off at around 9 a.m. Tuesday, with motor officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP)  leading the way.

Grand Marshalls Dennis and Pamela Verner, sponsored by Burrtec Waste Industries, lead the parade with an opening welcome by the West Ranch High School Drumline.

The United States Forest Service also drove by with a national celebrity, Smokey the Bear.

Later on in the event, the KHTS vintage fire truck made its way down Main Street with Santa Clarita Grocery, which was recently named California Non-Profit of the Year for 2023.

Local dignitaries at various levels attended the parade, including County Supervisor Kathryne Barger and Santa Clarita City Mayor Jason Gibbs.

Also in attendance were Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna and Captain Justin Diaz of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, serving our community.

Senator Scott Wilk was escorted by Darth Vader and stormtroopers of the 501st Legion, a Star Wars fan costuming group dedicated to movie-quality cosplay.

2023 Parade Trophy Winners

• Sweepstakes: Vietnam Veterans Lost Patrol
• Grand Equestrian: Horse2Heart/Oak Creek Corral/Junior Posse
• Best of Theme: Hart High Football
• Best Decorated: Newhall and Canyon Country Farmer’s Markets

High School Band

1. West Ranch Drum Line

Color Guard

1. Los Angeles Commandery No. 9

Youth Group (non-float)

1. SCV Warrior Cheer
2. Dance Studio 84
3. Cub Scout Pack 494

Commercial Float

1. Newhall and Canyon Country Farmer’s Markets
2. The Signal Newspaper

Non-Commercial Float (decorated under 17)

1. Hart High Football
2. Cub Scout Pack 490
3. Saugus High School Cheer

Non-Commercial Float (decorated over 17)

1. Fil-Am Association
2. SC Regional Theatre and Canyon Theatre Guild
3. Carter Lite Family

Club or Fraternal Float

1. Republicans of Santa Clarita
2. Vietnam Veterans Lost Patrol
3. Blue Star Mothers

Religious Float

1. Freedom’s Way Baptist and Lighthouse Christian Preschool & Academy
2. Berean Baptist Family Fellowship

Commercial or Specialized Vehicle

1. Round the Clock Pest Control
2. Ryan’s Shenanigans Irish Pub
3. Entity Realty

Car or Motorcycle Club

1. SCV Corvette Club
2. Krypto Civic
3. Hero Society Team

Classic or Antique Auto

1. KHTS Fire Truck
2. 1989 Toyota Landcruiser
3. Hot Wheels Paddy Wagon

Equestrian: Mounted (open)

1. Warrior Football and Cheer

Equestrian: Mounted (novelty)

1. Horse2Heart/Oak Creek Corral/Junior Posse

Various clubs, organizations, and businesses also joined the parade, including Cub Scouts Troop 527, Magic Mountain, the Castaic Animal Shelter, and Vietnam Veterans Chapter 355.

To watch the parade, click here.

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