Garnavillo, Iowa Grand Fourth

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July Parade 2009

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Every parade in Farm County also includes the newest farm equipment. Where you can gather nearly 4000 or 5000 citizens of a farming community for a parade there is simply no better way to advertise.
We all know that every parade also features horses. Even the most watched Parade in the World, the Rose Bowl Parade on New Years Day includes horses. Garnavillo is no exception.

Always a real crowd pleaser. These horses were in step and were well groomed just as you would expect.

Old Iron always attracts a lot of interest. Even though most all current farm equipment is green, the fans of red equipment of a former era have lovingly restored a plethora of Farmall tractors and they always participate in every local parade.

Religions organizations also have entries in the parades. This float which is from the Church in Guttenberg, Iowa where I was raised participates in all the parades in the local area. A dynamic outreach.

As you can quickly ascertain the Garnavillo Business Boosters put on quite a show each year. Even the light rain did not dampen the crowd.