Cowboys on horseback with American Flags displayed during opening day parade down State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, Old Spanish Days Fiesta, August 2006

Military personnel on horseback participate at the opening day parade down State Street of Old Spanish Days Fiesta held every August in Santa Barbara, California

Festive float with singing Mariachis makes its way down main street during a Fourth of July parade in Ojai, CA

Flag adorned jeeps demonstrate 4 wheel maneuvers as they make their way down main street during a Fourth of July parade in Ojai, CA

Parade participants on horseback carrying American and Mexican flags make their way down main street during a Fourth of July parade in Ojai, CA

Flag adorned jeep demonstrates 4 wheel maneuvers as it makes its way down main street during a Fourth of July parade in Ojai, CA

Fire truck and firefighters with dog make their way down main street during a Fourth of July parade in Ojai, CA

Festive decorated antique automobile makes its way down main street during a Fourth of July parade in Ojai, CA

Flag adorned jeep demonstrates 4 wheel maneuvers as it makes its way down main street during a Fourth of July parade in Ojai, CA

Float of a Little League baseball team with sponsor advertisements makes its way down main street during a Fourth of July parade in Ojai, CA

Festive decorated vintage automobile makes its way down main street during a Fourth of July parade in Ojai, CA

Rock star Michael McDonald performs in outdoor concert in Ventura, California for the Ventura Hillsides Conservancy and the Ventura Hillsides Music Festival

Opening day parade down State Stree