45th annual Alpine Viejas Days Parade
     The annual Alpine Days parade stepped off last Saturday morning, beginning at South Grade Road and strolling down Alpine Boulevard. The parade kicked off with two parachuters floating down and landing in the middle of the road at the five-way stop. Many school bands played, including Steele Canyon. Lots of candy was tossed from floats, sending children scrambling to gather it all up off the road. Even Congressman Duncan Hunter and his wife Lynne rode in the parade, waving to residents. At bottom right, the Alpine Mountaineer cheer squads shout from their float in the parade. Many local organizations and individuals also took part in this year’s parade.

Photos by Christy Scott/The Alpine Sun