By Mayor Donna Lind
This year, the theme is “1966 – Scotts Valley Days.” We’re reaching out to City Council/Mayors from past years as well as former City Officials and those who’ve been part of our history. There will be a vehicle to carry Paul Couchman & Jim “Bud” Kennedy (two original City Council Members) and or a family member to represent those no longer with us.
Dorothy McPherson-Donell plans to ride in the parade and sing the Anthem as she did in past Scotts Valley Days parades and the Calvacade. Dorothy still performs around the State and has been part of a theater/light opera group in the Bay Area. Frank Lamoly was a big part of the Calvacade and past Scotts Valley Days parades. He currently is the honorary Sheriff at Roaring Camp and rides in various parades. He too has agreed to participate. Alfred Hitchcock’s granddaughter and her husband will participate in the parade as well. This year our schools have students participating including a Jazz Band, a Kazoo Band and more. (No Water Spraying Permitted!)
This year’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration will also be much bigger with music from the past 50 years coordinated to the display. There will be family games, food, activities and bands playing at Skypark prior to the Fireworks. Tickets available at Parks & Recreation or Scotts Valley Market with the park opening at 4 p.m.
Scotts Valley’s Birthday Celebration
August 2
Hopefully this info is helpful in deciding how you might want to participate. Be sure to submit the Parade Entry form if you’d like to be part of the parade or consider volunteering. We are looking for volunteers to assist with various aspects of the parade. Check out the Scotts Valley 4th of July Facebook Page for info.
Beautiful Scotts Valley 50 Year Anniversary Pins are available at Parks & Recreation, Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce or Scotts Valley Police Department for $3 each.