I have never been to The Days of '47 Parade even though I have lived here in Utah almost all of my life. When we were offered front row seats due to the generosity of my sister-in-law and her two younger brothers, who slept out all night to save the perfect spot (getting little sleep thanks to the less pleasant aspects of urban life). We had a perfect time at the parade and then we were treated to a delicious lunch of Extreme Vegetarian Pizza from the famous Pie Pizzaria and other yummy treats in my brother & sister-in-law's beautifully decorated and happily well air-conditioned apartment.
These pictures are a few highlights from the parade...
The crowd was fairly subdued. Likely their sluggishness came from having had a party all night while sleeping out.. I can only surmise.. However when the Army Reserve marched down the street everyone stood and cheered. Those kind of things give me a lump in my throat. I think this was THE highlight of the parade.
These riders from Rexburg were stunning in all their patriotic glory...
Go DARTS!
The Davis High School Marching Band!
I loved this float. Beautiful.
I hoped that this guy was well paid for running around in a plastic plane suit in near 100 degree temps...
The choir of The Pentacostal Church... who sang very well...
What a great day!
