Fast Facts
Fast Facts
P It is a patriotic town party .
P It has a parade that can trace its history back to 1876
P The Freedom Fest Parade has been designated ( in 1994 ) the official 4th of July parade for the County of Santa Clara .
P The Freedom Fest Parade has been officially ranked as the best and biggest 4th of July parade in Northern California ( in 2003 ).
P It costs about $ 150,000 to put on !
P It uses over 500 volunteers .
P It is a free event , except for some parking and participation fees .
P It is a major project taking all year to plan and organize .
Lynn Astalos
A freelance marketing representative , is the Marketing Chair and Bike Race Director . As marketing director he had a major role in the production of the Freedom Fest 2014 Event Program ( above ). This program is a major step-up from the 1999 Program ( right ). The 2014 Freedom Fest 60-page program , including the inset , is in full color , informative and very professionally done . Kudos to Laura McCoy , the program editor ! Lynn Astalos is a relative newbie on the Board with only four years participation . As an avid athlete he also manages the annual bike event .
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