Williams Pioneer Day went off without a hitch on Saturday, drawing hundreds of people to the downtown.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2447 led the parade, followed by emergency vehicles, decorated floats, vehicles, and walking groups.
Also taking up the front was Grand Marshal John Troughton Jr., escorted through the parade route in a red convertible.
Troughton, a lifelong resident of Williams, has served the community well for many years, said longtime parade announcer Bruce Rolan.
Trougton is a 1957 graduate of Williams High School, and member of the first class to graduate from the then new high school.
In 1961, Troughton served as president of the Williams Recreation Project, which was responsible for building the town pool.
From 1963 to 1984, Troughton served the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office, including two terms as the elected Colusa County Sheriff.
Troughton was a founding member of the Colusa Redskins Foundation, a founding member of the Williams Brown and Gold Foundation, and served as a Maxwell High School athletic coach.
Troughton was elected to the Williams City Council and served as mayor. He is the current elected Williams Treasurer.
Pioneer Day, which was established in 1974 by the Williams Businessmen’s Association, is a Citizens for Better Williams project.
CBW awarded cash prizes to the three best floats, according to the judges.
The Goforth Generations float took first place; Boes Bargains was awarded second place; and the Williams Elementary School PTO won third place.
Following the parade, a vendor fair was held at Redinger Park, sponsored by the Williams Community Church. ■