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El Sobrante Stroll Returns with Parade, Vendors and More
The 28th annual incarnation of the event—which typically brings out about 20,000 people—kicked off with a parade with marching bands and horses, followed by the something-for-everyone Stroll until. The event was hosted by the El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce and was organized by volunteers.

By Kathy Chouteau | Richmond Standard
Whether your style is a power walk, strut or a good old-fashioned gait, the peeps behind the “El Sobrante Stroll” welcome you to stop by their annual event, which returned Sun., Sept. 17 to San Pablo Dam Rd. between El Portal Dr. and Appian Way in El Sobrante.
The 28th annual incarnation of the event—which typically brings out about 20,000 people—kicks off with a parade with marching bands and horses, followed by the something-for-everyone Stroll until. The event was hosted by the El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce and was organized by volunteers.
On hand to enjoy that day at the Stroll were be more than 200 vendors, businesses, local food, hands-on crafts and live musical entertainment by Downtown Rhythm at Kaliente’s parking lot, as well as two shows—a Custom & Classic Car Show and also a professional BMX Bike Show hosted by The Pedaler Bike Shop at 3826 San Pablo Dam Rd.
Community members taking pics at the event can enter them into the Stroll’s Photo Contest for a chance to win money or gift cards from local businesses. Enter your photos/contact info at: 2023Stroll.photo.contest@gmail.com. Note that photos entered into the contest become the property of the El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce and may be used in future publications.
Jim Cowen of Farmers Insurance, who has lived and worked in El Sobrante his entire life, encouraged people to mark their calendars for the event to experience the town’s hospitality. “We may be a small town, but our businesses are diverse, the people are kind, and we have much to offer.”
For more info re: the Stroll, go to https://www.elsobrantechamber.com/
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