Warning: May cause extreme levels of patriotic awww! It was the first 4th of July for this little parade watcher. Photo Glenda Klahn

Above, the Kiddies Parade sponsored by the Forks Emblem Club took to Forks Avenue before the Grand Parade got underway. Photo Lonnie Archibald

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

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.

Photo Lonnie Archibald Coastal Cheer members create an enthusiastic stunt, during the Grand Parade on Friday.

Left, scrambling for candy was a popular activity for mostly the young, during the Grand Parade.