Photos Part 1
The 2018 Grand Marshal of the "Greatest Little Parade in the U.S.A." was Ken Donovan. Donovan is an Army veteran who served from 1965-1967. He is a current businessman and resident in the Swan Valley. His wife Sherri accompanied him.
Miniature Shetland "Dude" Alyssa K. Lowe won mounted entrants first place in the parade.
Smokey Bear got in the act and gave out Frisbees to spectators lining Highway 83 with the help of Forest Service personnel.
A 1931 Model A pickup driven by Dan MacQuarrie won first place for the vintage cars. The original owners were homesteaders Joe and Pearl Shea, after whom "Shay " Lake was named.
Condon resident Wrangell Parcell is decked out in Fourth of July getup and ready to celebrate by participating in the Condon parade.
Parade goers enjoying treats passed out by parade participants.
Parker Pitman riding his four wheeler in the parade.
Large fire engine #1221 with mascot Dalmatian held by Ryan Maloughney. The engine won first place for emergency vehicles.
Following the parade everyone was able to enjoy huckleberry ice cream served by the Upper Swan Valley Historical Society.
SWAN VALLEY - It was a full day of activities on the Fourth of July in Condon starting with the continental breakfast served by Condon Community Church and then the parade. In the afternoon, everyone enjoyed the O-Mok-See horse races followed by fireworks at dusk. Between the main events, people enjoyed huckleberry ice cream served by the Upper Swan Valley Historical Society as they stopped by the Swan Valley Community Hall, Swan Valley Museum and the Swan Valley Library used book sale. Free burgers, hot dogs and drinks were available for lunch thanks again to Condon Community Church.
The parade was sponsored by the American Legion Post 63 and led off by "Rip" Grubaugh and his fellow equestrian flag bearers and Grand Marshal Ken Donovan. Everyone enjoyed the fun that applauded the "Greatest Little Parade in the U.S.A."
This year's parade winners:
WALKERS: Camden Gleason - 2017 Go Cart
BICYCLES: Vance Sailers - "My Lady" Heritage Harley
VINTAGE CARS: 1931 Model A Pickup Truck driven by Dan MacQuarrie. The original owners were homesteaders Joe and Pearl Shea, after whom "Shay " Lake was named.
CLASSIC CARS: Garden Heindel - 1992 Blue Corvette
FLOATS: Rustics of Montana - Grizzly mom and cub
MOUNTED ENTRANTS: Alyssa K. Lowe on her Miniature Shetland pony "Dude"
EMERGENCY VEHICLES : Large fire engine #1221 - Swan Valley Emergency Services driven by Bill Anderson
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