Photos: Santa Clara Parade of Champions returns

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

Grand Marshal U.S. soccer legend Brandi Chastain waves during the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

Baldomero Alva a WWII veteran, left, rides along in the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

Members of Pleasanton's Balloon Platoon march in the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

Spectators look on during the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

San Jose Sharks mascot SJ Sharkie marches in the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

A trio of classic Volkswagen Beetles drive down Monroe Street during the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

Grand Marshal former Oakland A’s star and Wilcox High grad Carney Lansford waves during the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

The Pittsburg High School marching band performs during the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

A member of the Santa Clara Aquamaids waves during the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

Spectators wave American Flags during the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

U.S. soccer legend Brandi Chastain chats before the start of the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

Large inflatable characters line up before the start of the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

Members of the Santa Clara Elite Dance Team warm up before the start of the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

Members of the Santa Clara Elite Dance Team perform during the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

A pair of spectators look on during the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

Members of the Mission San Jose High School marching band march during the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

San Jose Police Emerald Society pipes and drums band performs during the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)

Santa Clara Parade of Champions

Members of the Saint Anthony Santa Clara Council #1 march in the Santa Clara Parade of Champions in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. A 50-year fall tradition the parade makes a return after last being held in 1995. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)