Parade Results
ONE OF the most recognizable costumes in the parade was worn by Brielle Clarke of Kalispell. She was dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, with her dog Toto. She won first place in the Pets category.
NIYAH BARBER of Hot Springs was appropriately dressed as an “original homesteader” in the Homesteaders category of the parade. Niyah took top honors in her category.
MEMBERS OF the Wilson and Fisher family dressed as firemen, and their pooch as well, for the parade. Pictured are Braden Fisher, left, and Owen Wilson, right. Also in on the photo are Owen’s mom Erin Wilson and Braden’s dad Lyle Fisher.
SMOKEY BEAR leads the entourage down Main Street during the Homesteader Days Kiddie Parade on Saturday afternoon, June 8 in Hot Springs. Prizes were presented to the top three costumes in five different categories. They included Homesteaders, Fairy Tale, Pets, Wheels and Miscellaneous. (Joe Sova photos/Clark Fork Valley Press)
THREE-YEAR-OLD August Ward came all the way from Tioga, N.D., to ride in Saturday’s parade.
There was an abundance of outstanding, colorful costumes worn by youngsters for the Homesteaders Day Kiddie Parade held at noon Saturday, June 8 on Main Street in Hot Springs.
Some of the first-place entries included Joshua Clarke, a knight in shining armour; sister Brielle Clarke, as Dorothy of the Wizard of Oz, with Toto; and Niyah Barber, as an original homesteader.
Here are the parade place-winners:
Homesteaders — first, Niyah Barber; second, Elizabeth Mazanec; and third, Kember Keefe.
Fairy Tale — first, Joshua Clarke; second, Kyla Redfern; and third, Emma Redfern.
Pets — first, Brielle Clarke; second, Owen Wilson; and third, Braden Fisher.
Wheels — first, Ziyah Hensrude; second, Murray Kelley; and third, Heather Weatherby.
Miscellaneous — first, Melodie Cook; second, Mikiah Cook; and third, Romin Tunis.