Through My Parade Lens: Thank You for a Joyful 2025 Local Heroes Celebration!
July 9, 2025 | Julie Malkin-Manning

The Local Heroes Celebration includes so many incredible events—and we hope you enjoyed them all while spending time with our amazing community. But for me, the heart of it all is the parade.
2025 marks the fifth year I’ve been involved in producing the Local Heroes Parade, which I’ve come to think of as my day to make smiles. And wow—this year’s parade truly delivered on the smiles!
The 2025 Local Heroes Parade and Community Fair brought our town together once again in a spirit of gratitude, pride, and connection—and it wouldn’t have been possible without each of you.
To Our Participants:
Thank you for showing up with so much creativity, color, and contagious energy. This year’s parade featured more than 65 vehicles—a vibrant procession of floats, flags, marching groups, classic cars, and joyful faces.
Whether you marched, danced, rolled, or waved from a float, you brought the parade to life. The Kids Bike Parade set the tone with streamers, sparkles, and young riders full of pride. Huge thanks to the Diamond Peak Ski Team for keeping the bike parade safe and stylish with top-notch decor and coordination!
Don’t miss the fun: [Check out this behind-the-scenes video of parade staging.]
2025 Parade Photo Gallery: [View the full collection here.]
To Our Organizers and Volunteers:
It truly takes a village, and there are far more names and organizations than I can list. But please know—your behind-the-scenes dedication did not go unnoticed.
From long days spent draping the community and parade route in red, white, and blue, to early morning set-up and day-of logistics, your teamwork made everything run smoothly. You make it look easy—and I know it’s anything but!
To Our Community:
Lining the streets in patriotic pride, cheering on friends and neighbors, waving flags, and then gathering on the Village Green for the Community Fair and BBQ—you remind me why this tradition matters.
There’s truly nothing like a small-town 4th of July celebration, and I’m so grateful to help shape ours through the lens of the parade.
These events not only celebrate our nation but also honor the local heroes who make Incline Village and Crystal Bay such a special place to live. Thank you for being part of it all and for bringing your spirit, joy, and heart.
We’re already looking forward to 2026. See you next year!