Parade and Rodeo Queen

Yup, here she is, the Rodeo Queen, a lovely young lady with grace and style and a beautiful seat. She led the parade last night at 7 PM - the parade that opens a week long county fair, that ends with (gasp) a rodeo. No weebley float for this young lady!



I loved this. The family is so proud of grandma - she still is "doing chores" at 103. Actually, she looked kinda pissed, like this whole silly parade idea was keeping her from them!


One of many horse-drawn conveyances in the parade. This one was especially cute; the ponies insisted on trotting, were anxious to pull.


Here it is all about pride in heritage - EVERYONE's heitage. They guy dressed as an Indian - is an Indian, and a member of the Sandhills Museum Board. There were Indians of all ages riding horses and floats, showing off their skills and waving and having a good time, right in there with everyone else; not separate at all. Apparently Russell Means is full of crap (which I've always known).


I really felt sorry for this guy; even though you could tell the costume was air-condtioned, it was awkward. But he was sure having a good time!


Everyone threw candy, even the cops. Apparently the eastern folk who can't keep their poor iggnurunt children from running under the wheels of cars and floats to get that last piece of candy don't live anywhere near here.


More pics from the fair later this week, as we attend all the different events. For a slideshow of the parade, go to http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk312/WileyCoyote_NE/Cherry%20County%20Parade%20081208/?action=view&current=4151adc7.pbw