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From social distancing costume parades, to outdoor neighborhood adventures and drive-by celebrations, residents throughout the Tri-Valley have adapted to the novel coronavirus pandemic and shelter-in-place order in a variety of creative and engaging ways.
Click through these photographs from around the Tri-Valley on Friday. To see more pictures, visit the Pleasanton Weekly’s Facebook page.
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Families are encouraged to bike, hike, run or walk, so long as they adhere to social distancing guidelines. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Although several City Center restaurants are still operating. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Even the once bustling City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon has for the most part closed its doors. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Residents in Pleasanton and throughout the Tri-Valley have adapted to the shelter-in-place order brought on by the coronavirus pandemic in a variety of creative ways. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
The parade paused to pose with resident Stella Sucato, who turned 11 years old on Friday. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Approximately a dozen costumed residents attended the parade, which took participants through downtown. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Parade participants were goofy and high spirited. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Parade participants strictly followed social distancing guidelines set aside by the county and state.(Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Each participant was sure to maintain at least six feet between each other. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Meadowlark’s owner Jesse Takens can still be seen at his post, chatting with customers and serving ice cream. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Pleasanton’s Meadowlark Dairy is also still operating, offering residents cold treats and groceries. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Meanwhile businesses in downtown have for the most part shutdown. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Although many restaurants have adapted still offer takeout and pick-up services. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Participants included a flock of flamingos, Pikachu, a unicorn, pterodactyl, T-rex, hippo and more. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
On Friday, Pleasanton residents meet up for a social distancing costume parade that started at Lions Wayside Park. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Trader Joe’s in Pleasanton is also open, although long lines will greet residents as the grocery works to limit the number of people allowed inside. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Residents of Pleasanton, Livermore or Dublin are now able to take a drive-thru test for the coronavirus at the Alameda County Fairgrounds thanks to a new partnership among the cities, fair officials and Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare.(Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
The Fairgrounds program offers testing to people who live in one of the three cities — aged 10 years old and up — with no appointment needed and no out-of-pocket expense onsite, provided they meet at least one of the pre-set criteria. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Testing will occur at the county fairgrounds in Pleasanton, via the entrance at Gate 12 off Valley Avenue. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
On Friday Pleasanton’s Amador Valley High School held a special ceremony to present its senior’s with their graduation gowns. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
(Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Amador also celebrated with a banner displaying the names of all graduating seniors. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Faculty celebrated graduation with a social distancing conscience “air high five”. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Students and their parents would drive up to the Amador parking lot and wait for volunteers to hand them their student’s cap and gown. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Hundreds of students and parents drove by on Friday. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
(Photo by Ryan J. Degan) -
Some critters can be spotted on the Iron Horse Trail, like this baby squirrel. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan)
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