Stanley Celebrates Independence Day In Small Town Style
Stanley celebrated the Independence Day holiday in style again this year.
Things started early on Friday, July 4, as some of the faithful turned out for the annual Stanley Park District Firecracker 5K run.
The Kiddie Parade took to Main Street at 10:30 a.m. with the street full of children of all ages walking, being pushed in strollers, and riding their bikes or motorized vehicles.
The Main Parade took center stage at 11:00 a.m. with entries again this year in a parade that featured floats, classic cars, equipment, emergency vehicles, horses and more. From start to finish, the parade stretched for just under an hour. Entries were staged in various locations to allow for a smooth flow of the parade that continued from Main Street to 6th Avenue and then past the hospital and nursing home.
After the parades, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church served lunch at the church while the Women of Today served lunch in the park.
The outdoor pool was open for free swimming in the afternoon with games and music for everyone that wanted to cool off from the afternoon’s heat.
The car show returned to Flickertail Village this year with classic cars and trucks lining the village. The village was open during the afternoon to allow people to tour the buildings while checking out the car show. Lunch and homemade ice cream were also available.
The annual dance was held at the Prairie Rose Golf Course this year with the golf club hosting Mendenhall Crossing.
The day wrapped up with the annual fireworks display south of Stanley at the Fair Building and South Complex. Sponsored by the Stanley Commercial Club, the Stanley volunteer firemen take on the duties of setting of the impressive display.
See more pictures from the parade throughout this week’s paper.