City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the time is fast approaching for the 82nd annual Elks Rodeo and Parade, May 28th through June 1st, 2025, in the City of Santa Maria, considered by many to be the event of the year; and
WHEREAS, continuing the tradition of Clarence Minetti and Leland "Butch" Simas, hundreds of loyal Elks Lodge #1538 members have volunteered and have been drafted to make this rodeo a tremendous success and to cause Elks Lodge #1538 to be named "Number One" Elks Lodge in the United States numerous times over the last 36 years; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31st, and continue down Broadway from Mill to Enos Street. Immediately after the Parade, the Street Fair will begin at 1321 South Broadway; and
WHEREAS, it has been a long -standing tradition to begin wearing western clothes several weeks prior to the Elks Rodeo.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria, hereby recognize May 6th through June 1st, 2025, as:
"GO RODEO DAYS"
in the City of Santa Maria and encourage all residents and businesses to enter the rodeo spirit by wearing western apparel.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 6th day of May 2025.
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor