This parade is HUGE. Folks come from all around. It is the Oxcart Parade. It is San Jose's answer to Hot August Nights! Most are family carts but some are sponsored by church's and communities.
This is a family cart with two magnigicent oxen. The staff in the right hand of the driver us used to guide the oxen, which are very responsive to his slight proding. The parade had over 100 teams.

These big boys reminded me of PGM's. I don't know why.

The ribbon is a special award.

All big events must have a rodeo queen. These are the girls, all vying to be "Miss Oxcart-2007.