At roughly a half hour long, the 2024 edition of the Park Fete parade stepped off to the sound of the Escalon Historical Society Museum’s air raid siren at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 27.

After lining up on Coley Avenue, the parade headed toward and turned on to First Street, then turned from there on to Main Street, continuing down past the Main Street Park before disbanding a few blocks later. Lions Club member Robert Swift served as emcee.

Multiple entries were included, with the Escalon American Legion Post leading the way, followed by the 2024 Grand Marshal, Debbie Murken. There was also plenty of royalty, with Senior Mr. and Mrs. Escalon Glenn and Terri Van Ruler, Little Miss Escalon Liv Sharp and Little Mr. Escalon Jordan Miller, along with Miss Escalon Katherine Romero and her court all riding in style. Members of the Escalon City Council were in the back of a pick-up, while new Police Chief Anthony Hardgraves participated in his first Park Fete as chief. Other entries ranged from the Escalon Fire Department, Modesto Aahmes Shrine Minnie Lizzies, some classic autos, the Escalon Senior Fun Bunch walking along the route, and vehicles representing the Escalon Lions Club, Escalon Historical Society and more.

Closing out the parade was the familiar power washing vehicle of the Huff family, providing a cooling spray for those that wanted a little mist on Saturday morning.