Vermillion, South Dakota is turning 150 years old and held a parade to celebrate.
Parades are better than Halloween. The candy comes to you
The dentists handing out toothbrushes came by later
How come I have to ride in this wagon and those kids get candy?
How the world sees South Dakota
How the world sees South Dakota, part 2
News boys and fire trucks
Run for your lives! The tractors are coming!
Yep, there were horses
The local Scouts lead the parade
It's not a small-town parade without the high school band
The Dept of Transportation pays its regards
University of South Dakota represented by its athletics department
It's all over when you see the street sweeper
August 9, 2009 at 9:32 am
Fun pictures, Kelly!
Sorry to see the USD Coyote was too tired to march. The SDSU Jackrabbit could have hopped the entire parade route.
August 9, 2009 at 9:54 am
I think the answer to how SD sees itself might be best exemplified by the new city hall. Just a thought.
Cory–the Coyote was resting a bit after having consumed a few too many jackrabbits the night before.
August 9, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Now settle down, kids.
I like the suggestion of the new city hall – does fit with local business leader aspirations, that’s for sure.
I’m going to post something, hopefully tomorrow, that shows a horse pull in Humboldt, SD. That’s another way some folks here see themselves – driving a handsome team of heroic horses.