CLEARLAKE, Calif. – On Saturday, Dec. 1, the city of Clearlake and the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce sponsored the annual Christmas Parade along Lakeshore Drive and tree lighting ceremony at Austin Park.

There were a number of outstanding participants in the parade, but the judges chose the Lower Lake High School Marching Band as the first place winner, with Clearlake Bass Master in second and Action Sanitation in third.

“I would like to thank all the participants in this year’s parade,” said Clear Lake Chamber Manager Patrick Prather.

This year’s grand marshals for the parade were two students, Bianca Saldana and Jovanni Marcial.

Bianca was selected by Pomo School staff members and Jovanni was selected by other students at Burns Valley School. Both were chosen based on outstanding personal qualities that make them stand out as positive examples by students and staff alike.

City Manager Greg Folsom, added “This is one of my favorite events of the year. I love the participation of the community in braving the elements to participate in the festivities. The city of Clearlake has added more lights in Austin Park this year, as well as on City Hall.”