(Lander, WY) – The theme for the 127th Lander Pioneer Days Parade on Sunday, July 4th, was “The Old West,” and float entries/participants surely did not disappoint.
Parade hosts Gary Michaud and Margaret “Maggie” Appleby kept the crowd entertained and informed on the parade happenings, which had folks of all ages and walks of life in attendance.
The Honor Guard VFW Popo Agie Post #954 leads the parade.
World War II veteran honored.
Lander Mayor Monte Richardson cruises the parade in style.
The Lander Shriners Club went all-out as always with their parade contribution.
The 67th Army band out of Cheyenne plays some tunes.
Lander Valley High School student and entrepreneur Cameron Pitt shows off the trailer and bike for his lawn care service. Give this kid a call!
County 10 and Jack FM’s Charene the Adventure Queen Hererra and Murray Ritland had a monster of an entrance.
Who says Lander is a one horse town?
Special Olympics athlete and ambassador David Dempster lets the crowd know he appreciates the applause.
The Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Queen waves to onlookers.
The band ‘NDN Tyme’ kicks out the jams.
Smokey the Bear reminds parade goers to be careful while the Fremont County fire restrictions are in place.
The man in the sky eyes his targets for the ensuing waterworks…