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2020 Westminster TET Parade – Color and Fun  

2020 Westminster TET Parade – Color and Fun  

2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
Comms Team for the 2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon

The early morning was cold and foggy as amateur radio volunteers from across the county checked in for duty, arriving by 6:30, with some arriving by 6:00 – and you know who you are! There were members from West County CERT, SORA, Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo RACES and OCHEART there to support Westminster RACES and provide “eyes and ears” and radio communications throughout the half mile 2020 TET Parade route in Westminster.

Mickey Mouse served as the Children’s Grand Marshall and lead the parade ushering the Lunar New Year, Year of the Rat. The parade route ran along Tran Hung Dao Blvd. (Bolsa Avenue) from Magnolia east to Bushard before turning south and ending at Bishop Place. The celebration takes place in the Little Saigon area of Westminster which has the largest concentration of Vietnamese living outside of Vietnam.

The event itself went very well and was well attended with an estimated 10,000 spectators joining in the festivities. There were more than 80 parade entries ranging from political candidates and city council members to marching bands and floats. Of course, there were plenty of Dragons and firecrackers to celebrate and ring in the New Year.

Westminster RACES Lead, Chi Nguyen, was able to get some good photos of the radio communications teams as they were deployed. Thanks to Hermie, Karla, Art, and Barbara for representing West County CERT at the event.

  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon
  • 2020 Westminster TET Parade In Little Saigon
    2020 Westminster TET Parade in Little Saigon

You can watch the full TET Parade below:

     

 

The City of Westminster appreciates the assistance of all the volunteers who helped to make the parade possible. West County CERT looks forward to being there again in 2021.

 

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Upcoming Events

October 11, 2023
  • CERT Team Training Session & Potluck

    This is our bi-monthly team training and pot-luck meeting. All members are welcome to attend to refresh your CERT skills, get Team updates and enjoy some really good food.

    Please check your email for details.


    Location:   Location rotates between the six cities who sponsor our West Orange County CERT program, please see your member email for details

October 17, 2023
  • SLB Trailer Team Seal Beach PD

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Location:   Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

November 1, 2023
  • LAP Trailer Team

    1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

    Location:   La Palma Police Department, 7792 Walker St, La Palma, CA 90623, USA

November 21, 2023
  • SLB Trailer Team Seal Beach PD

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Location:   Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

December 13, 2023
  • CERT Team Training Session & Potluck

    This is our bi-monthly team training and pot-luck meeting. All members are welcome to attend to refresh your CERT skills, get Team updates and enjoy some really good food.

    Please check your email for details.


    Location:   Location rotates between the six cities who sponsor our West Orange County CERT program, please see your member email for details

December 19, 2023
  • SLB Trailer Team Seal Beach PD

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Location:   Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

January 3, 2024
  • LAP Trailer Team

    1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

    Location:   La Palma Police Department, 7792 Walker St, La Palma, CA 90623, USA

January 16, 2024
  • SLB Trailer Team Seal Beach PD

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Location:   Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

February 14, 2024
  • CERT Team Training Session & Potluck

    This is our bi-monthly team training and pot-luck meeting. All members are welcome to attend to refresh your CERT skills, get Team updates and enjoy some really good food.

    Please check your email for details.


    Location:   Location rotates between the six cities who sponsor our West Orange County CERT program, please see your member email for details

February 20, 2024
  • SLB Trailer Team Seal Beach PD

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Location:   Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

March 6, 2024
  • LAP Trailer Team

    1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

    Location:   La Palma Police Department, 7792 Walker St, La Palma, CA 90623, USA

March 19, 2024
  • SLB Trailer Team Seal Beach PD

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Location:   Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

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West Orange County CERT proudly serves the communities of Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, and Westminster in Orange County California.

  

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