Parades

Each year, the WW ride in over a dozen parades. Most of them are in San Diego county, but a couple, such as the Brawley Cattle Call and the San Juan Capistrano Swallows Day Parade are a little further away. The WW have even made four appearances in the Tournament of Roses Parade.  Always a crowd favorite, the announcer reads the following script as the women salute with their rifles:

 

"Here they come the Winchester Widows!  These  ladies rideout of history with costumes reminiscent of the late 1800’s. They represent strong characters of American history who have loved and lost and learned to get along without.  The black they wear is a badge of courage and the rifles they carry  are a symbol of strength.  It is with pride they celebrate today  the independence of women and the nostalgia of the Wild West.  The Winchester Widows are from San Diego County and have been riding in parades in Southern California since 1987.  They support the Heart and Hooves Therapy with proceeds from benefits and skits they perform.  Please welcome the legendary Winchester Widows!" 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Some of parades that the Widows will ride in this year:   

Lakeside Western Days • Lakeside • April 28, 2018

Ramona Rodeo Parade  • Ramona • May 19, 2018

Flag  Day • La Mesa  •  June 2, 2018

Coronado 4th of July Parade  • San Diego • July 4, 2018 

Descanso Days Parade  • July 7

Pine Valley Days Parade • July 28

Alpine Viejas Days Parade • September

Mother Goose Parade in El Cajon • November  

La Jolla Christmas Parade • Map  • December 2 

 

The Widows have also done such parades as:  

Monrovia Parade, Boo Parade, Jacumba Healing Waters Parade,

Valley Center Western Days Parade, and The Rose Parade, San

Juan and Borego.

 

Photo below: Winchester Widows in the Rose Parade!