Sequim Daily Photo

Only two more days and we are done with the parade…and then I can start on something really important…like “Under Construction”!
These cute little cars were in the parade, complete with eyeballs and eye lashes. I don’t want to give the appearance I’m a complete ninny…but I don’t now the name of this car. They had 5 wheels if you count the steering wheel, were convertibles, and had cute little headlight covers that went up and down…they were also low to the ground. Any guesses? I wouldn’t be able to tell you if you were right.

As part of the Irrigation Festival, a logging show is help near Carrie Blake Park. Logging trucks hauled their loads down the middle of main street, celebrating an industry that has long been part of this area in the Northwest. I was struck by this sign on one of the loads. Children’s Hospital

The lovely young ladies on this float are representing Sequim in 12 different parades this spring and summer. They have already made numerous appearances. The theme of the parade was “112 years and Still Rocking!”

I don’t personally know a lot about the Shriner organization, but I do know of two familes whose children have benefited from their generosity.

Now what would a parade be with out flags and a tribute to Veterans? Ours started out with a bang! There were old cars in the pre-parade, floats, color guards, marching bands, dancing groups, new cars, and BIG trucks, (my big boy’s personal favorite.) The weather was perfect, the crowds well behaved, and as they say, a good time was had by all. I used the pan feature on my camera and ended up with 700 plus shots….not all of which were worth saving. I will be sharing some of them with you this next week…but then I promise I will move on to something new.

As part of the Irrigation Festival, Sequim High School presented it’s 41st annual operetta, 7 Brides and 7 Brothers. Friday was opening night…and it was fantastic. I do hope local readers get a chance to attend. I plan on going a second time. Here three of the brothers are singing “Lonesome Polecat”. For those of you who might not be familiar with this story, it is worth checking out a DVD or video and enjoying a great musical.

Today’s the day! I’m getting sun and wind burned…and hopefully a lot of good photos.