2018 sparkle
2018 LIGHT PARADE
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2018 Reindog parade
Photo by Roni Java / Feather Publishing.
2017 main street sparkle
We’ve all heard the saying “It takes a village…” and nowhere does that hold truer than for Sparkle. This year’s Sparkle was phenomenal! The weather was perfect (albeit cold, but hey, it’s December!) We kicked off our first Annual Reindog Parade with approximately 24 entries in four different categories. What a way to start! Our Annual Light Parade was absolutely spectacular with roughly 20 different vehicles participating. The merchants went above and beyond to provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere laden with Christmas spirit. All in all, it was a Norman Rockwell type of evening.
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce worked really hard this year to pull the event together, with every one of our board members participating in some way. Matthew Kitchens (President), Janice Robinson-Haman (Vice President), Kris Miravalle (Secretary), Cheryl Kolb (Treasurer), Jennifer Bromby (Director), Susan Scarlett (Director), Michele Cruz (Director), Kevin Trutna (Director) and Lisa Kelly (Director) really pulled out all the stops for an extra special night.
We want to thank everyone who supported us in this endeavor. It took a whole lot of time, effort and energy from a lot of different people: Ray Nichol, Ron Trumbo, Quincy Volunteer Fire Department, Dave Truax, Lori Simpson, the Board of Supervisors, CalTrans, California Highway Patrol, the Sheriff’s Department, Department of Public Works, Department of Facility Services, John Kolb, Carol Kolb, Matthew Haesche, Alyssa Zigas, Wayne Bauer, Wendy Yates and Rhythm & Grace Dance Studio, Eliza Hardee and the Plumas Christian School Choir and One Hope Dancers/Beautiful Feet Dance Company, Quircus, Dorothy Edwards, Plumas County Environmental Health, Plumas-Sierra County Fair, Gold Pan Lodge, Amy Carey and Quincy Provisions, Johnny Walker, Ed Cammack and Plumas Motor Supply, Melissa Bishop, Shelly Hunter, Emma Miravalle Hood and Casey Hood.
We’d also like to extend our gratitude to all the merchants who participated, to all the performers who provided music and entertainment both inside and outside, and to all the vendors that had booths up and down Main Street.
Sparkle isn’t special because of any one person, organization or reason, but for a multitude of people and a multitude of reasons. Our community coming together is what makes Sparkle…sparkle. So THANK YOU QUINCY and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce worked really hard this year to pull the event together, with every one of our board members participating in some way. Matthew Kitchens (President), Janice Robinson-Haman (Vice President), Kris Miravalle (Secretary), Cheryl Kolb (Treasurer), Jennifer Bromby (Director), Susan Scarlett (Director), Michele Cruz (Director), Kevin Trutna (Director) and Lisa Kelly (Director) really pulled out all the stops for an extra special night.
We want to thank everyone who supported us in this endeavor. It took a whole lot of time, effort and energy from a lot of different people: Ray Nichol, Ron Trumbo, Quincy Volunteer Fire Department, Dave Truax, Lori Simpson, the Board of Supervisors, CalTrans, California Highway Patrol, the Sheriff’s Department, Department of Public Works, Department of Facility Services, John Kolb, Carol Kolb, Matthew Haesche, Alyssa Zigas, Wayne Bauer, Wendy Yates and Rhythm & Grace Dance Studio, Eliza Hardee and the Plumas Christian School Choir and One Hope Dancers/Beautiful Feet Dance Company, Quircus, Dorothy Edwards, Plumas County Environmental Health, Plumas-Sierra County Fair, Gold Pan Lodge, Amy Carey and Quincy Provisions, Johnny Walker, Ed Cammack and Plumas Motor Supply, Melissa Bishop, Shelly Hunter, Emma Miravalle Hood and Casey Hood.
We’d also like to extend our gratitude to all the merchants who participated, to all the performers who provided music and entertainment both inside and outside, and to all the vendors that had booths up and down Main Street.
Sparkle isn’t special because of any one person, organization or reason, but for a multitude of people and a multitude of reasons. Our community coming together is what makes Sparkle…sparkle. So THANK YOU QUINCY and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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reindog parade
2017 marked our very first Reindog Parade. Modeled after the Reindog Parade in Mount Adams, Cincinnati, Ohio, the parade was the brain child of Susan Scarlett, who coordinated the event. There were four categories: Owner/Dog Look-Alike, Multiple Dogs, Large Dogs and Small Dogs. Judging was based on costume and behavior with only one winner in each of the four categories. For our first time we had a wonderful turnout, and everyone was well-behaved (including the dogs). We have high hopes of turning this into a larger event next year.
And the winners are: Owner/Dog Look-Alike: Jean Hatzell and Mr. Andrew Belvedere. Multiple Dogs: Sarah Richards and Pluto, Chewy, Sugar, August and Wednesday. Large Dog: Gia and Nina Martynn and Meiko. Small Dog: Tamara Cook and Inky.
And the winners are: Owner/Dog Look-Alike: Jean Hatzell and Mr. Andrew Belvedere. Multiple Dogs: Sarah Richards and Pluto, Chewy, Sugar, August and Wednesday. Large Dog: Gia and Nina Martynn and Meiko. Small Dog: Tamara Cook and Inky.
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light parade
This year's light parade was absolutely outstanding with possibly the largest turnout we've ever had! Entrants included everything from a car club out of Reno, Nevada, a school bus, snow plow, tow truck and the Boy Scouts.
Many, many thanks to John Kolb for coordinating and the CHP for escorts and safety.
Many, many thanks to John Kolb for coordinating and the CHP for escorts and safety.
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