Team members marching in the parade were (front row, left to right) Alyssa Alegria, Jim Ray, Marcia Greimann, Tabitha Algeria, Mark White, Ijeva Bambridge, Sheryl Bieler, Galina Fitzgibbons, and Corrina Gowan. Top row: Bob Fitzgibbons, Chanara Richmond, Nina Miller, and Alberta (Lei) Lono.
On July 4th, 13 members of the COS Hawaii team got up early to the morning sun, heat, and excitement to participate in the 74th Annual Independence Day Parade right down the middle of Kailua Hawaii.
Not held since 2019, this procession attracted thousands of spectators along the 2-mile route and included over 65 separate entrees. Ranging from churches, to political parties, to veteran groups, this largest of all parades in Hawaii captured the local community's celebration of America's 247th birthday.
Pictured left to right: Alyssa and Galina led our float with a COS banner. Four team members rode in the back of our well-decorated truck. Over 1000 specially purchased COS silicone wristbands were passed out to eager spectators along the route.
Take a look at this video of the COSHI Team lined up and ready to start.
Many thanks to the Concrete Coring Company of Hawaii for the use of their F350 dump truck and to their employee (and District Captain) James Ray.
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