See who won the top award at the Fourth of July parade in Modesto, and 18 other categories
A float by Stanislaus Food Products won the top award at the Fourth of July parade in Modesto.
The tomato cannery received the 2024 Chairman’s Trophy with an entry named Seed to Sauce. The business has operated since 1942 on D Street, two blocks from Thursday’s parade start.
The Modesto Kiwanis Club and city government put on the celebration with several sponsors. It was the 151st rendition, dating to 1874, when the city was four years old.
The other 2024 awards:
Equestrian: Modesto Police Department Mounted Unit
Farm: Dutch Hollow Farms
Antique car (pre-1940): Grapes of Wrath
Classic car (pre-1973): 1966 Impala convertible, Jerry and Lily Thompson
Custom car individual: Jaime Clark Gray, in memory of Grandma Carol
Antique car club: Modesto Area A’s
Custom car club: Vettes with Attitude for entry named Blazing Glory: Corvettes in Red, White & Bloom
Motorcycle group: Motorcycle Safety, Get Trained, Get Licensed (Modesto Junior College)
Marching band: Modesto City Schools Combined Band
Musical group (non-marching): Hit Replay Band
Dance/drill/cheer: Baton soloist Naylee Canady
Military unit: American Legion Post #74
Color guard: Armed Forces Honor Guard
Corporate float: Funworks
Ethnic group: Filipino-American Association of Stanislaus County
Nonprofit float: Opportunity is in Bloom at MJC
Comical/entertaining: Modesto Nuts Baseball Club
Kids group: Cub Scout Pack 14
This story was originally published July 7, 2024 at 8:48 AM.
