Colorful dogs were out in full force. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

The Benicia Herald decked out its white Cadillac in patriotic flair. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

The Diablo A’s brought out classic cars, courtesy of the Model A Ford Club of America. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

Farnsworth Dance Academy rehearses for the big parade. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

Black Panther came all the way from Wakanda to greet some fans. The superhero was just one of several famous faces to appear courtesy of My Once Upon a Time. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

Spiderman rocks to the beat of the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

The Gavin Buchanan Memorial Foundation was represented at the parade. Dedicated to the memory of Buchanan, who died in 2015, the foundation carries on his legacy of helping protect police dogs. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

It wouldn’t be a 4th of July parade without tractors. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

The Disney coalition of My Once Upon a Time rides aboard a float. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

The Force is strong in Benicia, as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader wave to the crowds. See? Jedis and Siths can come together! (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

The parade was a perfect opportunity to pack a dinner. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

StateFarm bear on the loose. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

Crowds line up along the sidewalk in front of Veterans Memorial Hall. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

The park was also packed. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)

The parade provided a chance for viewers to wear creative costumes. (Photo by Nick Sestanovich)