It’s all about having “A Superhero Christmas” Saturday morning in the heart of Escondido.
It’s all about having “A Superhero Christmas” Saturday morning in the heart of Escondido. Kicking off at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Escondido High School, the Escondido Jaycees 65th Annual Christmas Parade was expected to bring joy as well as tens of thousands of people downtown. This is the longest running community event in Escondido history.
The parade winds its way 1.3 miles southwards to Broadway and Grape Day Park, and its inevitable conclusion. One of the best places to view the parade is at Lincoln School in the 1000 block of Broadway, according to the Jaycees.
An awards ceremony takes place about 20 minutes following the parade’s conclusion. Following that event, the action moves to Maple Street Plaza, just off Grand Avenue across the street from City Hall. Festivities include Santa and Teddy Bears for kids crafts, Christmas-themes food and performances by the Children’s Youth Orchestra Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Orchestra.
Parade floating, 2015-style.
Escondido Jaycees Sunday released a list of parade winners from the 90 entered. They received awards at Grape Day Park following the parade.
The list….
Equestrian Novelty Group
1st Place – Majestic Acres
2nd Place – Valley Center Rodeo Queens
Equestrian Mounted Group
1st Place – Herencia Charra de Escondido
2nd Place – Valley Center Vaqueros
3rd Place – Western Angels
High School Band
1st Place – Valley Center High School
2nd Place – Escondido High School
3rd Place – San Pasqual High School
High School Drum Major
1st Place – Valley Center High School
2nd Place – Escondido High School
3rd Place – San Pasqual High School
High School Senior Auxiliary
1st Place – Escondido High School
2nd Place – Valley Center High School
3rd Place – San Pasqual High School
Junior High School Auxiliary
1st Place – TCA Junior High Spirit Flag Team
Senior Dance
1st Place – Eklectic Dance Company
2nd Place – De Cache Zumba Fitness
3rd Place – Sohaila’s Shining Stars
Junior Dance
1st Place – Tradicion Mexicana
2nd Place – PTA Ballet Folklorico
3rd Place – Escondido Pop Warner
Drill Team
1st Place – Sherry’s Gotta Dance Drill Team
2nd Place – TCA Junior High Spirit Flag Team
3rd Place – Pommettes Cheerleaders
Majorette Group
1st Place – YMCA Dazzlers
2nd Place – YMCA Diamonds
3rd Place – YMCA Sweethearts
Majorette Solo
1st Place – Michelle Johnson
2nd Place – Elitsa Vutova
Non-Profit Float
1st Place – Valley Assets Program
2nd Place – Cub Scout Pack 659
3rd Place – Relay For Life Escondido
Walking Group Youth
1st Place – SuperNurds FIRST Robotics SPHS
2nd Place – Palomar College Gear Up
3rd Place – Boy Scout Troop 62
Walking Group Novelty
1st Place – San Diego Golden Retriever Meetup Group
2nd Place – Eldred’s School of Martial Arts
Congratulations to Cub Scout Pack 659 for winning Best Overall Theme!!
