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Ovando locals (L-R) Don McNally, Howie Fly, Barbara McNally and Bob Sheppard riding in the Ovando parade July 4. This year's theme was "Remember when you rode a bike?"
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The Lincoln American Legion Post 9 (right) led the parade with the colors.
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The Farrar family followed the Color Guard dressed in Revolutionary War attire. Both reminded attendees about those who fought for freedom. The sign on the back of John Farrar's bicycle tire reads "Brits go home. Don't tread on me."
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Andy Herdegen (middle) and Chris Fuchso (right) from Germany stopped in Ovando while they were touring. Kathy Schoendoerfer (left) convinced them to ride in the parade. They got all decorated up and had a great time. Cyclists Line Gillespie from Canada and Dan Wisemen from Colorado also rode with the group in the parade before getting back on the trail.
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Leigh Ann Valiton helping customers at the Beer Garden outside The Stray Bullet prior to the Parade.
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Two of the youngest parade participants had a great time waving and throwing candy!
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Kyle Kelley and his daughter Claire participating in the Ovando Parade.
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Hudson Skelton riding his motorbike in the parade.
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Attendees enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs served by the Ovando Fire Department and Helmville QRU.
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