Car Parade To Celebrate Culver City High School Senior Athletes

CULVER CITY, CA — Culver City senior athletes, fans and neighbors are invited to join the first-ever Culver City Senior Athlete Car Parade Sunday afternoon.

It starts at 3 p.m. and gives seniors a special shout-out and celebration for their dedication during this challenging year.

It all started as an idea from local mom Jodie Fratantuno.

"This is the first time we are doing this parade," Fratantuno told Patch. "It was my brainchild, after seeing other high schools around the country do something similar last year. I thought it was such a nice way to honor these athletes who often sacrifice a lot for the sport and who had certainly lost their season last year."

Jodie's son Joe is a senior and has been on the Boys Varsity Lacrosse team for four years.

"They have an outstanding record this year, despite the cancellation of their entire season last year," she said.

The celebration is part of a grassroots effort from parents to honor kids for their efforts.

"We are putting this together with a group of athlete moms and this is not put on by our High School," Fratantuno said. "We are doing this all on our own."

The athletes will meet at 3 p.m. in front of Culver City High School with their cars decorated. The caravan and parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. and plans to feature some classic cars, too.

Check out the parade route:

• Culver City High School
• Farragut Boulevard to Overland Boulevard
• Overland Boulevard to Lindberg Park
• Lidberg Park to Jefferson Boulevard
• Jefferson Park, past the Culver City Skate Park
• Down Duquese Avenue to Braddock Drive
• Braddock Drive past Carlson Park
• Right on Motor Avenue to Culver Boulevard
• Culver Boulevard past Veterans Memorial Park
• Culver City High School

The route both starts and ends at Culver City High School. Culver City Rotary, Culver City Lions and the Culver City Exchange clubs are sponsors for the event.

"We are asking for the community to help by coming out along the route, or at the start of the parade at the High School or at one of the parks to support their favorite athlete or just support all of the Culver City High School athletes," Fratantuno said.

People can make signs, play music and bring some good cheer, she added.

Athletes and anyone who wants to join the car parade can RSVP to Jodie Fratantuno at jodiefratantuno@me.com. Organizers are hoping to get a headcount so they can continue the celebration with food after.

"Later that evening, Culver City High School will be hosting the annual Athlete of the Year award, so it’s a perfect start to a great day," Fratantuno said.

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