The Ventura County Fair Parade marched down Ventura’s Main St. this morning for a crowd of thousands of parade-goers and participants who came out to enjoy the fresh air and fun. The parade, produced by Ventura Elks Lodge #1430, was a celebration announcing the 2012 Ventura County Fair, “Rides, Ribbons & Rodeos.”

Judging the 88 enthusiastic entries were Ventura County Supervisor 5th District John C. Zaragoza, Nan Drake of Harrison Industries and Leticia Austin of United Way.

The Ventura County Fair is proud to announce the trophy winners of the 2012 Ventura County Fair Parade:
Jr. Color Guard: Cub Scouts 3176
Color Guard 1st –187th Airborne Regimental
Floats-School: 1st—Ventura High School Pep Squad
2nd—Buena High School Pep Squad
3rd—Ventura High School Dance Team
Floats-Commercial: 1st—Totally Local VC
2nd-Carnevale Ventura
3rd- County Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee
Floats-Adult Club: 1st—“Country Lovers” Western Dance
2nd—VFW Post 1679
3rd—Vietnam Veterans of Ventura County
Floats-Youth Club: 1st—Ventura Buccaneers
2nd—Ventura Packers Cheerleaders
3rd- Ventura Boys and Girls Club
Antique Auto-Indiv. 1st—Gary London 1911 Model “T” Ford
2nd John Allen 1914 Model “T” Ford Roadster
3rd Ken & Karen Walkey 1927 Model “T” Ford
Antique Auto-Clubs 1st—Ventura County Model “A” Ford Club
Classic Auto-Indiv. 1st—Bill Gallagher Rotary Club East- 1965 El Camino
Classic Auto-Clubs 1st—Viejetos Car Club
2nd—So Cal Corvairs
3rd—Seaside Highland Games
Misc.-Novelty 1st—Ventura Bike Depot
2nd—Al Malaikah Motor Patrol
3rd. Al Malaikah Koppers