A trio of Watsonville Police officers kick off the Spirit of Watsonville parade. — Tony Nunez/Pajaronian
The Watsonville Community Band was near the front of the Spirit of Watsonville parade Thursday. — Tony Nunez/Pajaronian
Watsonville City Councilmembers Rebecca Garcia and Felipe Hernandez wave to the crowd at the Spirit of Watsonville parade. — Tony Nunez/Pajaronian
A caravan of old time fire engines weave their way through the Spirit of Watsonville parade. — Tony Nunez/Pajaronian
People on the Aldina Real Estate float join in on the fun at the Spirit of Watsonville parade. — Tony Nunez/Pajaronian
The Pajaro Valley Tremblers chant their way through the Spirit of Watsonville parade. — Tony Nunez/Pajaronian
Watsonville High School cheer was in full roar at the Spirit of Watsonville parade. — Tony Nunez/Pajaronian
Thousands crowded Main Street in Watsonville to watch the Spirit of Watsonville parade. — Tony Nunez/Pajaronian
Regeneración was selected by Mayor Francisco Estrada, right, as the community-serving organization for the Spirit of Watsonville parade. — Tony Nunez/Pajaronian
Monterey County Supervisor and former Watsonville Mayor Luis Alejo rides along in the Spirit of Watsonville parade. — Tony Nunez/Pajaronian