Hometown Hero Richard Halverson waves to the Grand Parade crowd on the 4th. Halverson joined the National Guard while he was still in high school and served from 1963-1969. Richard has volunteered for the Forks Chamber’s Logging and Mill tour and served on the boards of the Forks Timber Museum and the West End Historical Society.
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Photo Lonnie Archibald
Martha and Bert Paul were the Grand Marshals for the 4th of July Grand parade.
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Warning: May cause extreme levels of patriotic awww! It was the first 4th of July for this little parade watcher.
Photo Glenda Klahn
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Above, the Kiddies Parade sponsored by the Forks Emblem Club took to Forks Avenue before the Grand Parade got underway.
Photo Lonnie Archibald
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Dahlgren Logging brought Logs and Big Iron entries to the Grand Parade on Friday. Their trio of entries won them the Grand Sweepstakes Award.
Photo Lonnie Archibald
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Photos by Lonnie Archibald
Above, a parade regular, the Outfitters Big Shopping Cart, featured employees dressed as backyard BBQ items. Here a bottle of Ketchup, also known as store employee Tina Matchett, throws some sweet treats to parade watchers. Store owner Bruce Paul is at the wheel below.
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Photo Lonnie Archibald
Coastal Cheer members create an enthusiastic stunt, during the Grand Parade on Friday.
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Left, scrambling for candy was a popular activity for mostly the young, during the Grand Parade.
It was a great Forks Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade with about 70 entries and perfect weather.
