The Bidwell Mansion Association and friends gathered in costume to celebrate the 4th at the downtown Chico 4th of July Parade. “John and Annie” were given a classy ride in a beautiful 1920 Studebaker sedan generously provided by Jen and Ethan from Placerville. The rest of us walked.

State Parks guide Quinn Neves came with his reenactment buddies all dressed as mid-19th century gentlemen.

The Parade had singers, dancers, first responders, activists, volunteers from all kinds of great civic organizations, and us — keeping the legacy of Bidwell Mansion alive.

The next two photos were posted to Awesome People of Chico by Jason Sands. Thanks for snapping us!

See you next year!