Balboa Island Welcome
Official visitor's guide to Balboa Island in Newport Beach on the west coast of California. Offering listings of accommodation, activities, festivals, maps, travel informatimore. Stop by and stay a whon and ile, and see why many refer to this beautiful island as "The Host of the Coast".
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12th Annual Balboa Island Parade
Last Year's Highlights: This year's theme is "Salute the Troops"
Last year's theme was "Salute the Troops" held on Sunday, June 5. Hope your were there, if not, here are some highlights... Mayor Bromberg announced that the 12th Annual Balboa Island Parade was held on June 5, 2005. He stated that approximately 7,000 people were in attendance.
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The Balboa Island Patio Chair Drill Team has been an organization running 5 years now. Last years Sweepstakes winner and this year's People's Choice Award. Twirling these patio chairs in precision time to themed music has always been a crowd pleaser. |
Here, the girls from the Patio Chair Drill Team (This year's winners of the coveted "People's Choice Trophy") take a moment and share a laugh with the audience. Jennifer Ricker, left and Kathy Tierney, right.
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(From front to back) Lindsay Ricker, Whitney Beauchamp, Jake Ricker, Brennen ricker, Erin Farley, Sarah Farley, Megan Farley. The crowns were hand crafted by the girls at "Even Sisters" just for this parade event. |
Families reserve their spots ensuring they get the best seat in the house for the parade. Their enthusiasm is rewarded with a procession of marching bands, group storytelling entries, equestrian groups, vintage and decorated cars carrying dignitaries, decorated golf carts and wagons, dogs, and costumed children. |
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Although true at one time, we can't guarantee that these gentlemen are indeed still bachelors. Sorry ladies. |
The Balboa Island Bachelors - A favorite among the Islanders |
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Mayor Bromberg has served many roles for Newport Beach before becomming Mayor. He is a man dedicated to the Public service of the City of Newport Beach. |
Our Beloved Mayor of Newport Beach |
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Wilma is one of the pillars of the community. She is one of the nicest people you'll ever have the pleasure meeting. Her granddaughter is sitting right behind her (blonde) Leslie Drewery. |
Our Grand Marshall, Wilma Staudinger, of the famous Wilma's Patio (Since 1982) who in fact celebrates her birthday this very same day |
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The Nomads have had the honor of receiving an award declaring them one of the best Bands in Orange County
John is the gentlemen in the red shorts.. |
The Nomads, a local band that features Newport Heights Elementary's 6th Grade teacher, Mr. John Dafron |
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Poodles are not usually pink... Kids, don't do this at home. |
She had a "Pink Poodle"... A very old song |
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Although it would appear that we dressed up a 6 foot cow and applied makeup, this is not the case. No cows were injured during the shooting of this film. |
Maggie Moo, herself! |
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This is not the Chief's usual pursuit vehicle, and he usually drives his own car. He really isn't pursuing Maggie Moo, we just said that... Once again, no cows were injured during the shooting of this film. |
Bob McDonell, Chief of Police in hot pursuit of Maggie Moo! |
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