July 24 is the
day pioneers arrived in the Salt
Lake Valley
In honor of the event Utah
DH and I like to
visit our daughter and her family in Logan
because their party is just the right size for fun.
The parade starts at noon
with flags, firemen and a huge fire engine.
Much to the
delight of the young ladies in the crowd there is a plethora of princesses.
Not everybody is
impressed with princesses.
Free toys are a
different story.
Lots of antique
automobiles.
A convertible
that comes with four on the floor,
red spokes, hand saw and a spare chicken.
We were at the
end of the parade route so the candy-tossers were
either out of ammo or trying to get rid of all their supply in the last few blocks.
either out of ammo or trying to get rid of all their supply in the last few blocks.
Speaking of
ammo—this group was dousing down the crowd
that had been waiting in the hot sun for quite a while.
that had been waiting in the hot sun for quite a while.
My favorite
parade entry. Serious auto envy.
Adjourn to the
park for fun things to do like; face painting,
crafts, hair coloring and a watermelon eating contest.
crafts, hair coloring and a watermelon eating contest.
The grandkids
were no match for the kids with the big mouths and stomachs,
but when the
winners were announced the other contestants
were able to savor the rest of their melon.
were able to savor the rest of their melon.
The park was
filled with booths and barbecue.
There was plenty
of square dancing available to be enjoyed
with no restrictions on the age of the participants.
with no restrictions on the age of the participants.
All I needed was O-66 or B-8 to win a BINGO prize,
but fortune was not on my side.
No, I was beat
out by DH.
Lucky for him the prize was dinner for two at a great place to eat.
Lucky for him the prize was dinner for two at a great place to eat.
More dancing for
the kids with prizes for everybody on their feet.
This dance was
for moms only with more prizes.
Thanks to all
pioneers who endure, strive, survive
and make the way easier for those of us
who follow.
what a cool day you had. we just finished our Delta celebration. You did much better than I on posting what all went on.
ReplyDeleteLinda
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Looks like lots of fun! I've been to lots of parades where they toss out candy, but never have been doused with water...that would've felt great!
ReplyDeleteLoved this so much! Homesick....*sigh
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day! I particularly liked the watermelon contest-a bit like apple bobbing but in the summer. Also the candy tosser is a new concept to me-I like it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great event! Everyone is having tons of fun! Love the shots of the kids!
ReplyDeleteWe have candy tossers in our parades too. Thank goodness for the pioneers....we'd be somewhere else without them lol.
ReplyDeleteI love this I always loved a parade and a village fair. I was at ours a couple of weeks ago and funny thing I needed the same number as you in Bingo strange. I did not win either. Love the shots everyone brightly dressed and smiling.
ReplyDeleteYes your last line is what it is all about:) B
Allemande left..it's been years. What a great small town celebration. Especially the watermelon.
ReplyDeleteThe first photo of the dancing polka dots! Awesome! You should paint that girl in the navy blue polka dots- she is so happy!
ReplyDeleteKids face first in watermelon! Adorable!
I'm gettin' to the end of the parade next time! Nice win, DH! Yeehaa!
ReplyDeletelooks like a fun day...at least the weather didn't look to be TOO HOT either!!
ReplyDeletelove all the pictures!!