Announcing the winners of the 2024 Torchlight Parade

Thank you to everyone who participated in our hometown parade. We had over 65 entries from community groups, local businesses, nonprofits, car clubs and more!

The Benicia Torchlight Parade would not be successful without the efforts of our community partners, City of Benicia, our volunteer parade marshalls, and the Ham Radio Club to name a few. Big thanks to our Parade announcer David Horn who captured the magic of the evening. Congratulation again to our Grand Marshalls Penny and Bob Stell  We hope everyone enjoyed the festivities.

Here are the winners by category:

CATEGORY		FIRST PLACE		SECOND PLACE		THIRD PLACE
FLOATS
Locals		Ta’ere Tia’ i Polynesian Dance		Benicia Outriggers		James Lemos Swim Center
Out of Town		Hitland Ministries		N/A		N/A
BANDS
Civilians		Coldwell Banker		N/A		N/A
Drum & Bell		Blue Devils		N/A		N/A
AUTOMOBILES
Custom Built		1918 Dodge Roadster		SIRS Branch 88		N/A
Decorated		Benicia Jazzercise		Cultivate Community Food Co-op		N/A
Classic/Antiques		Museum of History Benicia		N/A		N/A
Auto Club		Family & Friends Corvette Club		Diablo A’s		Benicia Tractor Club
Commercial		Patino Construction		Benicia Publishing LLC		Soltrans
Youth Group		Moves Dance Academy		Benicia Stingrays		Northgate Kids Worship Team
Cheerleading: 14 & Over		Benicia High School		N/A		N/A
Cheerleading: 13 & under		Benicia Youth Football& Cheer		N/A		N/A
NOVELTY
Miscellaneous		Benicia Community Health & Fitness Zumba		Carquinez Squad Roller Derby		St. Dominic’s Church & School

 

Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!