(above & below) photos Courtesy PNC.

Courtesy Piru Neighborhood Council

The Piru 43rd Annual Christmas parade and festival drew most of the town out to celebrate this past Saturday. The VFW Color Guard led the procession of over 20 entry's included Parade floats, fire station 28, Ventura Sheriff Search and Rescue, and United Water Piru Lake vehicle and rescue boat, Fillmore High school band, local 4-H Club, Boys & Girls Club and multiple other entries. ROKK Plumbing float, The Grinch float, Ruiz Family float and the FHS Marching Band were the parade winners. Following the parade, music was provided by: Mariachi Los Rayos from Fillmore High, Piru River Band, Hard Water Band, and DJ Dan Ibarra. Food trucks and local eateries were on hand, as were multiple vendors featuring a myriad of crafts and other items. Phil's animals oversaw the arrival of Mrs. Santa Claus and a few of Santa’s favorite reindeer who hung around so the children could have their pictures taken with them. The event was hosted by the Piru Neighborhood Council and several community volunteers. The afternoon included a Camoulus local history tent, Ventura County Library van, a corn hole tournament, toy give away by the Carnales Motorcycle Club, and more. The afternoon was well attended and this year's ever honored Michele McKinley in appreciation for her passion for our community, along with her continuous efforts to promote the rich history of Piru. The event received several local Business and personal donations to fund the event, most notably over $2,500 that was donated by a few recent film productions.