Congrats to Sons of Italy

Kudos to all the winners of the Founder's Day parade on Saturday. According to the city, more people attended this parade than others in the past. The theme of the parade at Victoria Gardens this year was "Once Upon a Time ... fairy tales and nursery rhymes with a happily ever after."

Sons of Italy, whose members worked for days to perfect this scary shark from the Pinocchio tale, pictured above, took the Best Overall Float award. Members of the Italian American group came dressed up as characters of the Tuscan tale -- Pinocchio, Gepetto, the fairy, etc. The waves, represented by cardboard spray painted blue, are actually recycled political signs.

The group Crimson Vixen won the Founders Award for an outstanding entry based on theme, spirit and participation. Cucamonga School District, Girl Scout Troop 1154 and Studio Elite also won in their individual categories.