WE WERE HONORED TO BE THE COMMUNITY GRAND MARSHALS FOR THE 18TH ANNUAL PARADE!  IN THE STAGING AREA WE WERE ASSIGNED TO RIDE IN A 1965 MUSTANG OWNED BY DAVID ENRIQUEZ!  OUR GRANDDAUGHTER, HAILEY NOEL MCVEY, JOINED US.

Before the parade began, a VIP breakfast was held at the Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, thanks to Sandy Majia. Above, Alan and I are surrounded by the City Council.  Mayor Margaret Finlay presented us with a key to the City.  We were warned it doesn’t open anything! (L-R) Phil Reyes, Liz Reilly, John Fasana, Mayor Finlay, Alan and I, and Tzeitle Paras.

Above, our family comes out to support us.  Thanks family!

Above, Our esteemed Mayor Margaret Finlay with her grandchildren.

AS TRADITIONAL, THE PARADE WAS FOLLOWED BY THE ANNUAL CITY ANNIVERSARY PICNIC AT ROYAL OAKS PARK.

My BFF Kathy Kirchner serves as Alan’s twin!

 Duarte Woman’s Club members – always dedicated volunteers.

The Duarte Historical Society booth above.  We sold three current books: Images of America: Duarte; Duarte Chronicles,and Life on Route 66.

DONT FORGET NEXT WEEKEND:  October 5, 10-4 p.m. at WESTMINSTER GARDENS AT HUNTINGTON AND POPS ROAD, THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS!  ADMISSION IS FREE.