On a sunny, warm Saturday, the Santa Clara community came out to celebrate their athletes and their community at the 57th Annual Santa Clara Parade of Champions. The parade and festival is continuing this year’s sports celebration theme with its choice of grand marshals: Bay FC co-owner Leslie Osborne, former San Jose Earthquakes star Shea Salinas and Kevin Zacher, CEO of the Santa Clara Swim Club, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
Photos by Thien-An Truong
Luso-American Youth Council #2 of San Jose dancers perform during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
Leslie Osborne, retired U.S. Women’s National Team player and co-founder of Bay FC, waves during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
Santa Clara Lions FC players dribble soccer balls during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
A San Mateo High School marching band trombonist warms up before the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
Santa Clara Parents Nursery School parents and children walk during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
“Krazy George” Henderson beats his drum and cheers on during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
Rulaz Drill-Team members from Compton, CA perform during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
Lucy van Pelt, Snoopy and Charlie Brown are seen during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
A saxophonist from Sociedade Filarmónica União Portuguesa de Santa Clara performs during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
The San Mateo High School marching band marches during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
The Rotary Club of Santa Clara float during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
Akira from the Bay Area Husky Meetups looks on during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
Portuguese Fraternal Society of America members cheer on during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
Santa Clara mayor Lisa Gillmor waves during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
Santa Clara Elite Dance dancers perform during the 57th Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)