A Great Independence Celebration

On August 13, 2008 we received over 150 more parade photos from 3 photographers. Contact us if you want copies.

Thanks to Randy Caverly, parade photos are online now. Contact us if you want copies.

New parade photos are online now. These are "before and after' shots of entrants and events at the lineup area. Photo credit goes to Judith and Dave Palmer.

Thanks to all the parade entrants. You made this a special day for the parade watchers. Congratulations to the entries which won in their class:

• Vehicles-Civic, Military & Emergency
  1. 001 Grays Harbor Fire Dist #1 Engine 1 First
  2. 002 Grays Harbor Fire Dist #1 Engine #2701 Second
  3. 003 Grays Harbor Fire Dist #1 Engine #27-14 Third
• Non Profit Entries
  1. 102 Hrurdudu Down Bunnies First
  2. 103 Swede Day Midsommer Court Second
  3. 104 Oakville/Rochester VFW-8044 Willys Jeep & Trailer Third
• Commercial, Floats
  1. Bud Berger Trucking LLC First
• Private Individuals
  1. 306 Two Uncles Wagun Werks 4-in-Hands Goats Pulling Stagecoach First
  2. 304 Harris Family Float Second
  3. 303 Republicans for Commissioner Candidates in Pick-up Third
• Equestrian
  1. 400 Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Court First
  2. 401 Black HIlls Wranglers Group Equestrian Second
  3. 404 Wild Appaloosa Gang Third
• Antique Tractor or Farm Implement
  1. 502 1955 John Deere 60 Tractor First
  2. 501 John Deere B Tractor Second
  3. 500 Cowlitz Prairie Threshing Bee Truck & Driver Third
• Private Show Vehicle Before 1950
  1. 601 1928 Ford Phaeton Roadster First
  2. 600 1938 Chevy Master Deluxe Second
  3. 602 1939 Plymouth Truck Third
• Private Show Vehicle After 1950
  1. 703 1950 Chevy 2 door Deluxe Coupe First
  2. 706 Modified 69 Voldswagon Second
  3. 705 1970 Chevelle Third
• Local Youth, With or Without Pets or Farm Animals $75 Cash Award & Trophy
  1. 801 Oakville Assembly of God Children on Float First
  2. 800 Rabbit & two girls Second
• Performing, must have precision choreography, dance routines, perform music or entertain beyond walking or riding.
  1. 902 The Music Factory First $100 & Trophy.
  2. 903 The Twirling Angels, 2 Girls Twirling Batons Second
• Judge's Over-All Favorite Choice $75 & Trophy 304 Harris Family Float
• Best Theme Entry $75 & Trophy 306 Two Uncles Wagun Werks 4-in-hand Goats Pulling Stagecoach
• Mayor's Choice $75 & Trophy 903 Twirling Angels (two girls twirling batons)