Spectators enjoyed the colorful and lively parade in downtown Dayville. Here, 2-month-old Grayson Schmadeka and his mom Tiffnie (center), who won first place in the kids & nonmotorized division, lead out a troupe of family and friends walking their golden retrievers – there were eight dogs in all.
Grand Marshals of the Dayville Fourth of July Parade, current and former mayors of the town, are in the parade lineup. Front: Earl Perry (mayor 1987-88). Back, from left: Fred Youngren (mayor 1981-82), Jody Winkelman (mayor 2011-present) and Robert Waltenburg (mayor 2005-2010).
Local veterans representing a variety of military branches ride in honor at the start of Prairie City's parade.
Spectators enjoyed the colorful and lively parade in downtown Dayville. Here, 2-month-old Grayson Schmadeka and his mom Tiffnie (center), who won first place in the kids & nonmotorized division, lead out a troupe of family and friends walking their golden retrievers – there were eight dogs in all.
Grand Marshals of the Dayville Fourth of July Parade, current and former mayors of the town, are in the parade lineup. Front: Earl Perry (mayor 1987-88). Back, from left: Fred Youngren (mayor 1981-82), Jody Winkelman (mayor 2011-present) and Robert Waltenburg (mayor 2005-2010).
The 96 Ranch of Izee, represented by managers Donna Fleck and Michael Lighter, and pooches, won not only the decorated vehicle category, but the top sweepstakes award in the Prairie City Fourth of July parade.
From left, Chase, 8, and Cole, 5, Moretz, of Salem scramble for candy tossed from a float in Prairie City.
In with a bang, and out with oohs and aahs, 2014 Fourth of July events lit up several communities throughout Grant County.
Prairie City, Dayville and Monument put on full slates of activities including parades, games, contests, lots of holiday food, and of course, firework displays.
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