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The community of Aptos gathered for the 65th annual World’s Shortest Parade, presented by the Aptos Chamber of Commerce.
Celebrating the country’s 250th birthday, people once again lined the sidewalks and parking lots along Soquel Drive between State Park Drive and Aptos Creek Road to watch the collection of floats, classic cars, and community groups roll and stroll through the crowd of onlookers celebrating the community, the country and the beautiful summer day.
World’s Shortest Parade Winners 2026
Animal Group: Patriotic King Charles Spaniels
Old Time Favorite: Dave Bennet and his 1904 Oldsmobile
Best Theme: Watsonville Band — March for History
Most Patriotic: K & D Landscaping
Best Individual: Curtis Reliford
Best Float: Seascape Golf Club
Crowd Pleaser: Star Wars
Children’s Group: Little Learners
Best Band: Samson Nigh — Samson Band
Best Dance Group: Worldanz
