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At right, Julie Neumann of Bessette Motors drives a custom camoflage Humvee owned by Larry Danduran, decked out in patriotic decorations including gigantic fireworks. The Bessette Motors entry tied for best use of theme.
Left: CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Health Center was the other entry who received a Best Use of Theme recognition. The trailer featured an inflatable eagle and stars.
Candy and party favors were thrown to kiddos during the Carrington Fourth of July Parade.
The FFA students helped to cool-down parade watchers with squirt guns, water cannons and water balloons.
Carrington Police Officer Maurice Schlak patrolled Main Street to keep the citizens safe during the parade.
A new business in the Central City, The Humble Pearl, had pink flamingos running around the parade handing out free hot dog cards to attendees.
Faith Baptist Church's float tied for Best Decorated Float.
Harildstad Tax Service and Faith Baptist Church tied and received the judge's top pick for Best Decorated Floats.
Parade judges chose Gary and Kathy Widicker's red 1950 Chevy pickup as Best Vehicle. Widicker's brought in a few vehicles from their Bowdon farm.
The annual Independence Day parade brought a good crowd to Carrington's Main Street this past Monday, July 4.
The theme this year was Red, White and Blue in '22, and there were many excellent entries from which the judges could choose.
List 2022 Independence Day parade winners
It was a warm afternoon for the 2022 Independence Day parade sponsored by the Carrington Area Chamber of Commerce. Approximately 70 units participated along a route down Main Street and passed Golden Acres Manor, Bethel Chapel and Trinity Lutheran Church.
Parade judges chose Gary and Kathy Widicker’s red 1950 Chevy pickup truck as Best Vehicle. Widicker’s brought in a few vehicles from their Bowdon farm.
This year the parade theme was “Red, White & Blue in 22” and Best Use of Theme honors were tied between Bessette Motors and CHI St. Alexius – Carrington Health with their colorful entries.
Harildstad Tax and First Baptist Church also tied and received the judges’ top pick for Best Decorated Floats.
Judge’s picks received Carrington Cash prizes. A few other outstanding entries were: Auto Value, Humble Pearl, and HiWay Drive In
We appreciate those that participated in the parade and all the spectators that lined the route!
The flag carriers this year were Bio Girl members: Averie Hulbert, Kaylee Brunette, Jocelyn Biel and Chloe Pierson.
