Woodie Parade delights participants and onlookers, even in the aftermath of the Franklin Fire
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holidays with this amazing collection of beautiful cars in sunny Malibu today!” Jane Seymour exclaimed as she surveyed the wide array of wood-clad vintage station wagons, more commonly referred to as “woodies,” in the Paradise Cove parking lot on Dec. 15.
Pausing to reflect, she added, with a tone of sincere relief, “Although our houses in Malibu were very close to the Franklin Fire, we were very fortunate and did not lose our homes. So, life goes on as we celebrate the season and we are very grateful to be able to have the Woodie Parade this year.”
For the 21st year, an entourage of intriguing woodies — an iconic emblem of Malibu and its surf culture — joyously paraded down Pacific Coast Highway, all decked out with Christmas and Hanukkah decorations, delighting passersby who honked in appreciation as they passed the slow-moving, yet still operating, collectible cars.
“It’s such a festive occasion — it’s our 21st annual Woodie Parade!” exclaimed Cheryl Truttman, president of the Santa Barbara Woodie Club as she sat beside her daily’s 1951 Ford Woodie…