We weren’t quite sure of the parade routes. We just followed the crowds to locate the starting point.

People coming in from all the side streets.

Don’t know if this gal is looking for classmates or family. Quick way to get around!

The teenagers wearing red jumpsuits (could be other colors) are in their last year of high school. They are called “Russ”. They have their own parades & parties. They look a bit under the weather today as they spent the night partying!

Thousands of Norwegian flags & men, women, kids & others wearing traditional bunads. There are hundreds of different variations of bunads based on where they’re from.

Linda found a seat while watching the kids parade. There were just so many people participating & watching, it was nice to be just a little above the action.

Waiting for the parade to start. Everyone, including the gals on scooters, was looking for a good viewing spot before it got crowded.

Participation by all sorts of clubs & community service workers & sports teams. From the gymnasts to the mountain bike riders to the martial artists to the boat builders to anyone needing ramps, mats, trampolines or water, they ALL walked pulling, pushing or carrying the extra equipment . The only motorized vehicle was a restored fire truck that led both parades.

There were traditional parade participants, marching bands & drum corps. The community parade had 89 entries. The children’s parade had 49 schools with most students in all grades walking and a school band!