Cow has been artfully decorated and rides on a trailer attached to a 1960s vintage vehicle, with exaggerated tail fins on the trunk of car, decorated in the same manner. Cow rides atop multiple female maniquin legs laid horizontally on base of trailer. Two people, one a child, ride on a sofa behind cow, each with a pink flamingo. U.S. flag flies at the rear.

Artist Larry Fuente’s “Cow Float” in the Mendocino Fourth of July Parade, 1990. (Photographer: Bill Wagner)

Celebrate the Fourth of July on the Kelley House lawn, one of the best parade viewing spots in town! Dance to the music of DJ Beetroots, play cornhole, and enjoy margaritas, wine, and beer from North Coast Brewing Company. Non-alcoholic options available, plus BBQ hot dogs and hamburgers from Gnar Bar. Free admission, but donations appreciated.