Update #7 - more of the parade...

What's a parade without Shriners? Here the Zag-A-Zig, music truck that provides festive background music at Watermelon Day every year. Sponsored by the Stanhope Development Group.


FREEDOM ISN'T FREE: Here's the entry from the Hamilton County Military Families Support Group. It was great to see them as they blared "Proud to be an American" by Lee Greenwood. Today, when you enjoying another slice of Watermelon or playing another round of bingo, take a minute to think about the men and women in uniform and Veterans who make it possible for all of us to enjoy a day of fun in Stanhope and every where across this great country.


ONLY IN IOWA: For our out of state readers, this is a manure spreader. Yes an antique one. Just had to share.

Jeez, we took a lot of photos.... more to come from the parade!