Eastern Idaho State Fair Parade — Bingham County’s stroll down Shilling
JAN NEISH
Correspondent
Updated
And then it began – first with scouts and flags. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
An honored guest this year was Idaho’s Liberty Bell. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
Bands followed in musical formation. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
A train of Shoshone-Bannock princesses regally greet the crown and showcase the bead work the tribes are also famous for. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
A long line of law enforcement vehicle from across SE Idaho rolled by as candy collectors raced to fill their bags — or scoot the candy closer to the sidewalk for young collectors. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
Naturally, there were many floats – this one with a sun proclaiming bright futures. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
Idaho National Guard Tank towered over the route. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
Shoshone-Bannock warrior representing the horsemanship they are famous for. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
This one with arches of balloons swaying like music. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
And even a bus — a Panther powered one. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
BHS Indigenous Club smile. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
Aztec dancer swirling smoke. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
And then there were the mini horses pulling a mini wagon as the “caboose” of horses — followed naturally by the team of poop scoopers. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
The Bingham News Chronicle float featured columnist Karole Honas reading the paper — of course. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
Horse teams followed and periodically skillfully performed weaving patterns. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
The Bingham County Historical Society cart included visiting Spud Buddies. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲
And from on high there was a cow looking over the crowd. Photo courtesy of Jan Neish▲