Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony Instructions

• Parade Line-up begins at 6:00pm 

• Delegations will be lined up in alphabetical order by county with the exception of Santa Clara which will enter last as the host county.  Teams will not be introduced individually and are expected to march in with their county delegation. NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Opening Ceremony begins promptly at 7:00pm.

• Any delegation that arrives late, after the last delegation has been announced, will be escorted directly to Delegation seating to enjoy the rest of Opening Ceremony.  

• Only official members of the delegations, with 2023 Summer Games credentials displayed, can participate in the Parade of Athletes.  Family and friends should find a seat in Spectator Seating in the bleachers so they can cheer their team on.

• Doors will open at 6:00pm for spectators to sit in the bleachers. 

• Volunteers will be directing delegations where to sit.  PLEASE SIT WHERE YOUR DELEGATION IS INSTRUCTED TO SIT.  Your cooperation will be very much appreciated.

• Coaches, we ask your cooperation in helping your athletes sit down as quickly as possible to keep the parade flowing

• Please keep the aisles clear.  It is important that there is easy access up and down the aisles in case of any medical emergency.  

• At the end of Opening Ceremonies, please wait for your delegation to be signaled for exit 

• Athletes and Coaches will each receive a Dasani bottled water on their chair once they are inside and seated.

• Water for spectators is available via drinking fountains around the Stadium.

• Concession Stand will be open for items to purchase.

Athlete Oath: Trey Kelly, Butte County

Coaches Oath: Bob Judvine, Humboldt County

Athlete Torch Bearers:   Andrew Blue, Tulare County

Larry Shelton, PCS Knights

Rhys Lowe, Yuba County

Garrett Deaver, Santa Cruz County

Emcee: KRON4's Kyla Grogan 

Performers: Featuring live entertainment by Las Vegas headliner, Frankie Moreno & Dancing with the Stars' alum Lacey Schwimmer.

Keynote speaker: Former San Francisco 49er & Pro Football Hall of Famer Bryant Young.

2023 Volunteers of the Year

• Athlete Volunteer: Evan Milburn, San Mateo Co.

• Coach of the Year:  Leslie Francavilla, Santa Clara Co.

• Health and Wellness: Lauren Clarke, Santa Clara Co.

• LETR Volunteer of the Year: COMING SOON! 

• Philanthropy: Mike Rich, Santa Clara Co.

• Program Support: Megan and Lindsey Fernandes (Mother/Daughter), Placer Co.

• Rookie of the Year: Holly Siino, Sacramento Co.

• Schools Program Volunteer of the Year: Sophia Pederosi, California High School, Contra Costa Co.

• Youth Volunteer of the Year: Aaron Grijnsztein, Sacramento Co.