Okay, this is nuts. I just realized, I attended the Lamar Days Parade and didn’t once get my camera out. Say WHAT?

Not sure I even qualify as a Grandma, let alone a journalist, no camera???? What was I thinking?

Seriously, I got so caught up at just being “home” seeing old friends, family and fellow Lamar Folks, that I never even thought about pulling out the camera.

My Mom, Esther Mulaney, joined us at the parade with some of my favorite Lamarites. She brought along friends, Martha Peery and Bonnie Miller, to watch the parade roll through downtown Lamar.

Martha Peery was busy spoiling my grandbabies, lovin’ ‘em and watching them in the wind. She’s such a sweet woman, and loves my kids and grandkids so much. I just adore it when she talks about them.

We all stood in front of Shore Arts Center and watched the Parade roll down the street. Kicked off by one of Lamar’s finest, the Parade route traveled from Big R to the Main Stop Light and then north to Poplar Street past the new Water Tower and Windmill at the Chamber of Commerce Station by the Rail Road. The crew from the Rolling Hills Cowboy Camp was out passing out invitations to camp the 3-6th of June. (What a great bunch of young men!)

Floats passed by, people waved, and there was a definite rush to grab the candy being tossed out for the kiddos. My granddaughter filled her pockets with suckers and nickels, along with all the other kids along the street. Drivers carefully picked their way past the kids, watching constantly. We appreciate the parade drivers, ready to stop on a dime, to protect our children!

The Shore Art Gallery has an ALL SUMMER ART SHOW going on, open weekends and by appointment, for public viewing. Plenty of great art on display there, including Jeremy Cooper’s modern metal art.

KLMR and KVAY Radio both had floats in the parade, along with a selection of other floats and race cars. As every year, the antique car show finished off the day at the Willow Creek Park.

And the very best part of all – it wasn’t too hot, threatened storms didn’t come and we all had an awesome day!!!

Brent Pierce’s wagon ride at the park was an absolutely AWESOME grand finale to the antique car show. Loved that fun ride with babies.

We really missed the Shriners!!! They usually fill up every parade and this one was awesome, but the Shriners were missed.