Atwater celebrates 4th of July with ‘Patriotic Porch Parade’

Although Fourth of July in Atwater will be much different than usual this year, the patriotic spirit of many residents is nonetheless unshakable, without a doubt.

The evidence of that love of liberty is on display throughout the city this year, as many residents have decorated their homes for the city’s “Patriotic Porch Parade.”

City officials spearheaded the event as an alternative way for residents to safely show their patriotism amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Residents, businesses and other registered their homes and establishments for decoration. The city has an online map showing all the locations of decorated sites.

A panel of judges that included Mayor Paul Creighton, Supervisor Daron McDaniel and Police Chief Michael Salvador reviewed over 60 homes.

This year’s winners are:

Best Neighborhood:

1st Place: White Pines “White Pines Crew”

2nd Place: Shoreline Drive

3rd Place: Castle Vista

Best Business:

1st Place: 2300 Cascade - Castle Vista Senior Living Community

2nd Place: 2100 Bell Drive, Atwater Veterinary Center

3rd Place: 596 Bellevue, Atwater Family Dental

Best Homes

1st Place: 3164 Larch Drive “Freedom, Liberty and Pride”

2nd Place: 2500 Fruitland “Flags and Swags”

3rd Place: 2817 Redwood “Carmona Family”

This story was originally published July 3, 2020 at 5:00 AM.