Special Olympics on Parade - Special Olympics Southern California

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Join us on Sunday, April 19 for an evening that will inspire your spirit, warm your heart, and invigorate your passion for Special Olympics! All donations given through this event will benefit the 1,700 athletes who participate in the Orange County sports training and competition program.

For more details, contact us at orangecounty@sosc.org or 714.564.8374.

Event Highlights

Parade of Champions
Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Athlete Entertainment
Inspirational Speakers
Betty Belden Palmer Award for Outstanding Athlete: Tony Briones
Madeline Evans Humanitarian Award:
Ticky Gorin
Lifetime Leadership Award:
Patrick McClenahan

Auction

The event includes a silent and live auction including the popular wine center, travel packages, golf, hotel stays, and dining. A complete list of items will be released closer to the event date.

Dress Code

Smart casual.

Meet Our Athletes

Watch stories about how your donation changes lives by visiting our Athlete Profiles page.

Training for Life

All proceeds from Special Olympics on Parade directly benefit Special Olympics Orange County.

Special Olympics enriches the lives of nearly 1,700 athletes with intellectual disabilities and their communities through sports, education, and athlete health. Your generous support helps fund Special Olympics programs in your community. Every dollar raised through this tournament not only provides free year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities, but also gives them empowerment, joy, and improved health.