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Parades Each year, the WW ride in over a dozen parades. Most of them are in San Diego county, but a couple, such as the Brawley Cattle Call and the San Juan Capistrano Swallows Day Parade are a little further away. The WW have even made three appearances in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Always a crowd favorite, the announcer reads the following script as the women salute with their rifles: "Here they come the Winchester Widows! These ladies ride out of history with costumes reminiscent of the late 1800’s. They represent strong characters of American history who have loved and lost and learned to get along without. The black they wear is a badge of courage and the rifles they carry are a symbol of strength. It is with pride they celebrate today the independence of women and the nostalgia of the Wild West. The Winchester Widows are from San Diego county and have been riding in parades in Southern California for 20 years. They support the YWCA Battered Women’s Services with proceeds from benefits and skits they perform. Please welcome the legendary Winchester Widows!"
The following is a list of regular parades St. Patrick's Parade in Downtown San Diego The Widows have also done such parades as: Monrovia Parade
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