By Karen Hefter
Photos by: Karen Hefter, Edward Hefter, Linda Myers, and Gloria Pearce
Video by: Edward Hefter
We couldn’t have picked a nicer day for a parade! Spirits were high as we rode down the streets of Orinda on our festive float. We decorated the flatbed truck with bales of straw, bunting, and plenty of American flags. Betty David led us in our parade songs, which we played to the cheers of the audience. Many people smiled at us and air strummed imaginary banjos as we went by. We were told that it was much easier to hear us this year, as compared to last year, which is good! The parade was really well attended this year and it is a real treat to be part of this slice of Americana. Diane and Bob Malucelli coordinated this event for us and even brought coffee and doughnuts for us to enjoy as we decorated the float!
We would like to thank our wonderful sponsors, Alex and Alice Gailas of A.G. Realty (and their dog Apollo) for sponsoring our float again and for riding with us. We would also like to thank club member Bobbie Landers for arranging the logistics of the straw bales for us this year. Our performers were: Guy Black, Betty David, Don Granberg, Brian Green, Marco Green, Karen Hefter, Harry Higgins, Red Higgins, Deb Hodson, Bob Malucelli, Diane Malucelli, Linda Myers, Phil Myers, and Bud Pearce.
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- Our sponsors: Alice and Alex.
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- Red and Deb are all smiles.
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- Everyone helps decorate.
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- It’s a great day for a parade!
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- Strummin’ down the street.
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- Look at those smiles!
EBBC at the 2014 Orinda 4th of July Parade from East Bay Banjo Club on Vimeo.