The Elks Rodeo Parade

🤠 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 — 𝟴𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲! 🐴

It's not too soon to think about next year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 5, 2027, when Broadway in Santa Maria comes alive for the 84th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade!

📝 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲? Applications open in March 2027 — and 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱, so don't wait. Entries are first come, first served, and deadlines will be strictly enforced. When it's full, it's full!

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 at on Facebook and Instagram so you're the first to know when applications go live. We'll send email notifications to 2026 participants, too, so keep an eye on your inbox.

Whether you're marching, riding, building a float, or cheering from the sidelines — we want to see you there. See you on Broadway! 🎉

🎶 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 & 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🏆

Every great marching band has a leader out front — and this year's drum majors and majorettes brought the confidence, precision, and showmanship to prove it. From the youngest performers to the seasoned veterans, you commanded the route and had the crowd cheering every step of the way.

🎉 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Pioneer Valley High School Panther P.R.I.D.E. Drum Majors
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 (𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗱): Santa Maria High School Marching Saints Drum Majors & Rightetti High School Warrior Marching Band Drum Majors

🎉 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Orcutt Union School District Junior High Marching Band Drum Majors

📍 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽: If you did not pick up your award immediately after the parade, please visit us at Santa Maria Elks Lodge 1538 — 1309 N Bradley Rd, Santa Maria.

To every performer who stepped out front and led with heart — your hard work and dedication made this year's parade truly unforgettable. We'll be watching for you again in 2027! 🌟

Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade brings community, culture, western tradition to downtown Broadway came alive Saturday morning as thousands of residents and visitors gathered for the annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade, transforming downtown into a vibrant celebration of community, culture and

🎉 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀!

Some of the most memorable parade moments come from the entries that defy category — the ones that make you laugh, gasp, or do a double take. This year's Miscellaneous participants brought exactly that: pure, unfiltered community creativity from start to finish.

🎉 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘁𝘆
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Central Coast Corgis
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: High Rollers Off Road

🎉 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Santa Maria Police Department’s Cops N Cars
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Richard Canada

🎉 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Vandenberg Jets Gymnastics Team
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Encore Cheer

🎉 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 (Tie): Boys & Girls Club Keystone Leadership Program & Buellton 4 H

📍 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽: If you did not pick up your award immediately after the parade, please visit us at Santa Maria Elks Lodge 1538 — 1309 N Bradley Rd, Santa Maria.

Thank you to every participant who brought something unique and spirited to the streets of Santa Maria. You are proof that this parade is about so much more than competition — it's about community. See you in 2027! 🌟

🎨 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🏆

Behind every stunning float is a team of dedicated builders who spent countless hours dreaming, designing, and building something spectacular — all for a few magical minutes on the parade route. This year did not disappoint. Hats off to every crew who brought their vision to life on the streets of Santa Maria.

🎉 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 & 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Fraternal Order of the Eagles Santa Maria Aerie #1745
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: VTC/LOVARC

🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Michael B Clayton
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Lemos Feed and Pet Supply

🎉 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Santa Maria FFA
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2026 Queen & Princesses

🎉 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: 805 Patriots
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Santa Maria Ford Lincoln

🎉 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Santa Maria Southside Little League
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Nipomo Indians

📍 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽: If you did not pick up your award immediately after the parade, please visit us at Santa Maria Elks Lodge 1538 — 1309 N Bradley Rd, Santa Maria.

To every float entrant who poured their creativity and passion into this year's parade — thank you. You are the heart of what makes this event so special. See you in 2027! ✨

🐴 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🏆

A rodeo parade isn't complete without the thunder of hooves and the elegance of riders in their finest. This year's equestrian participants brought grace, skill, and undeniable Western spirit to every block of the route — tipping their hats to a tradition Santa Maria holds dear.

🐴 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 / 𝗛𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵
🏆 1st in Class: Santa Maria Elks Lodge 1538 Officer Wagon & Color Guard
🥈 2nd in Class: California State Retirees

🐴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼 / 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽
🏆 1st in Class: Escaramuza Flor Morena
🥈 2nd in Class: Cuadras Unidas Del Valle De Lompoc

🐴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽
🏆 1st in Class: Cuadra El Guero
🥈 2nd in Class: El Coral De Nipomo

🐴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻
🏆 1st in Class: Riverdale Rodeo Princess

🐴 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱
🏆 1st in Class: Santa Maria Police Department Mounted Enforcement Unit

🐴 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽
🏆 1st in Class: Kings County Sheriff’s Posse
🥈 2nd in Class: Cabalgata Guadalupaña

📍 Award Pickup: If you did not pick up your award immediately after the parade, please visit us at Santa Maria Elks Lodge 1538 — 1309 N Bradley Rd, Santa Maria.

To every rider, driver, and handler who brought their best to the parade route — we are grateful for your dedication to keeping this beautiful tradition alive. See you in the saddle again in 2027! 🤠

📣 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 & 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🏆

From the first cheer to the final routine, these teams lit up the parade route with unstoppable energy, sharp moves, and school spirit that had the crowd roaring. You showed up and showed out — and Santa Maria loved every second of it.

🎉 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 — 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿
🏆 1st in Class: El Camino Junior High School
🥈 2nd in Class: Tunnell Elementary Cheer Team

🎉 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 — 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿
🏆 1st in Class: Santa Maria High School Cheer

🎉 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 — 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿
🏆 1st in Class: Grizzly Youth Academy

📍 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽: If you did not pick up your award immediately after the parade, please visit us at Santa Maria Elks Lodge 1538 — 1309 N Bradley Rd, Santa Maria.

To every cheerleader, coach, and supporter who made it happen — your passion and hard work were on full display, and it showed. We're already looking forward to seeing you back on the route in 2027! 🌟

🇺🇸 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🎖️

Flags flying, our Color Guard teams brought breathtaking artistry and precision to every step down the parade route. You didn't just perform; you put on a show.

🇺🇸 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Orcutt Academy High School Color Guard
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Pioneer Valley High School Panther P.R.I.D.E. Color Guard

📍 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽: If you did not pick up your award immediately after the parade, please visit us at Santa Maria Elks Lodge 1538 — 1309 N Bradley Rd, Santa Maria.

To every performer who poured their heart into this year's parade — your dedication showed, and Santa Maria noticed. We can't wait to see you back out there in 2027! 🌟

🎺 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🥁

Every great parade has a soundtrack — and this year's bands delivered. From first note to last step, you brought energy, precision, and pure joy to the streets of Santa Maria. Thank you for making the 2026 parade truly unforgettable.

🇺🇸 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Pioneer Valley High Panther P.R.I.D.E. Marching Band
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Orcutt Academy High School Band

🇺🇸 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱
🏆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: Orcutt Union School District Junior High Marching Band
🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: El Camino Junior High Band

📍 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽: If you did not pick up your award immediately after the parade, please visit us at Santa Maria Elks Lodge 1538 — 1309 N Bradley Rd, Santa Maria.

To every student, director, and chaperone who showed up and gave it their all — we see you, and we're proud of you! 🎖️