Danny Boitano takes the Sutter Gold mine cart for a spin. A family takes in the parade. Clockwise from bottom left: Hannah Scholtes, Ryder Johnson, Tanner Scholtes, Sterling Johnson, Sandi Larson, Brenna Scholtes and Shelly Johnson. The shirt says it all: Alyssa Scrima is flanked by her brothers Nick and Drew. Ma's Water Wagon soaks the parade goers. The Kit Carson Mountain Men were on hand to hoot and holler. Members of the Italian Benevolent Society kick off Sunday's parade. Three-year old Hayley Desomer takes a ride on the carousel Saturday afternoon. The West Point Brownie troop 1749 smile for the judges. Monica Bush, (right), of Rescue Blue, was set up at the Italian Picnic, pitching her life-saving emergency information kit. The scene at the picnic grounds Sunday afternoon.

The weekend couldn't have seen better weather for the celebration of Italian culture. By the time Ma's Water Wagon, the final entry of the parade, rolled through Sunday, most kids (and quite a few adults) were more than happy to run under the streams of water sprayed from the truck's tank.



Parade results: First place

Plain Western, Senior: Ashley Smith

Fancy parade horse: Kayla Cardwell

Comic, over 18: E. Clampus Vitus

Marching group, senior: Sutter Amador Auxiliary

Marching group, Junior: Boston Alley Fit Kids

Hot rods: James and Patty Brice

Classic auto (post 1940): Joe and Darlene Oberlander

Historical auto (pre 1940): Sacramento Capital A's Club

Motorized group: Cibara Motor Corps (Shriners)

Political: Citizens against Plymouth casino

Mounted pair: Morgan and Emma Roots

Mounted group, senior: Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's posse

Horse drawn vehicle group: Magnificent Minis

Horse drawn vehicle: Double M Ranch

Club or organization: Amador High School Cheer

Best mounted woman over 18: Jennifer Sabot

Best mounted girl under 18: Paulie Greer

Best mounted boy under 18: Austin Wilson

Best costumed over 18: Sutter Creek Theatre

Commercial entry: Sutter Creek Palace

High School Band: Argonaut High School

Float, Jr. club or group: Jackson/Ione United Methodist

Float, Sr. club or commercial: E. Clampus Vitus