California Travel Tips
A Bunch of Roses and Parades
Published on: May 17, 2013
If you love a parade, this weekend California has some! In the heart of Napa-Sonoma wine country the city of Santa Rosa is having a Surf’N Safari Rose Parade celebrating one of several hometown heros, horticulturist Luther Burbank and his famous roses. Another hometown hero you may also see represented at the annual flower parade is Charles Schulz, creator of Snoopy, Woodstock, Charlie Brown, and many cartoon characters. Several museums in Santa Rosa honoring these famous citizens include Luther Burbank Museum and Charles Schulz Museum. You can visit nearly any time.
Here are weekend parades:
- SANTA ROSA Luther Burbank Rose Parade & Festival, roseparadefestival.com
- ORANGEVALE Pow Wow Days Festival & Parade
- LONG BEACH Gay Pride Festival & Parade (LGBT – Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender)
- TORRANCE Armed Forces Day Parade
- COULTERVILLE Coyote Howl Parade
- LOS ALTOS Kiwanis Pet Parade
- SAN CARLOS Hometown Days Festival & Parade
- KINGSBURG Swedish Festival Parade
- CASTROVILLE Artichoke Festival Parade
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