Saturday morning we enjoyed the White River Centennial Parade. Since White River is only about 6 blocks long, we didn’t think that the parade would be much. Boy were we wrong! I think that almost all of Mellette County’s 2,000 people were there, either watching the parade, or riding in it!
There was, of course, Miss Rodeo America, who was from a small, neighboring town in SD, and who appeared at EVERY centennial event…….
And the mayor of White River, and other dignitaries…..
White River’s community band added a musical touch.
The schools were there to celebrate…….
As well as the Rosebud Reservation Indian School…..
People drove wagons and dressed to commemorate South Dakota’s pioneer heritage.
Even the local skateboarding group joined in.
Cowgirl ropers…..and lots of ‘beef’ themed floats….After all, ranching is the major industry.
Christmas trees?? and other oddly decorated trucks…..
Horse riders………and so on……for 1.5 hours……
I gave up taking pictures before the farm equipment paraded by…….oh well……
It was quite the sight! And a good chance to see the ‘real people’ of this wonderful community.
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