Take Two

Oh what joy a parade brings. I had the pleasure of my children being in the parade with their daddy.

I took the rare opportunity of being a lone to take some photos of the Labor Day Parade. 

The parade is always centered around the Paul Bunyan Days celebration here in our small town.  Lumber Jacks and ox alike come out and join in the fun. This year marked the 70 year anniversary of Paul Bunyan Days so the theme this year was Paul and Babe Celebrate 70 years. 

Every parade I’ve ever been to starts out with Military and firefighter recognition.  Our small town parade is no different.

The VFW came out and everyone cheered.

What would a parade be without sirens, flashing lights, and big, red, shiny fire engines?

There were Belles, Moms, and Marching Bands.

 

Our little Fire Chief was in the parade with hubby and Mr. C because he placed first in the Kiddy Parade.

There were football players.

All sorts of animals Mighty Might Cheerleaders

Shriners Children’s Hospital Clowns

and Keystone Cops

This guy gave me a ticket for “looking guilty” and “photography without a permit”! He also handed out a ticket for a free swim in Clearlake.

All around we had a very eventful weekend. After the parade we headed over to my Mother-In-Law’s house in Philo. It was a lot of fun, but that is a whole different post.  I hope your Labor Day weekend was as good as ours.