PRAIRIE CITY – Colors of red, white and blue flooded the streets of Prairie City during this year’s Fourth of July Parade.

The sidewalks on Front Street were packed with onlookers who covered their ears as a cannon gave the start signal.

Lanni Strong was music to their ears as she sang the national anthem.

Jim and Lynette Sullens served as grand marshals in the parade which had 37 entries, including several floats, decorated to the theme of “It’s a Grand Ol’ Flag.”

The American Legion float, decked out with flags, and veterans, won the sweepstakes prize of $100.

Fun events at the park later that day included a concert, water games and a tug o’ war.

Fireworks at the Oxbow Ranch capped the celebration.

Prairie City Parade results:

Classic vehicles:

1st, Trevor Hamsher

2nd, Buck and Beam Family

3rd, Grant County Search and Rescue

Floats:

1st, American Legion Post 106, Sweepstakes Winner

2nd, Prairie City Senior Citizens

3rd, Quilts and Beyond

Walking Individual:

1st, Anna Jacobs

Non-motorized:

1st, Emma Field

2nd, Daylon Keith and cousins

Walking group:

1st, Chester’s Thriftway

Horse-drawn vehicle:

1st, Katrina’s Barber Shop

Mounted individual:

1st, Terry Hanson – Grant County Search & Rescue

Royalty:

Queen Reitta Wyllie – Grant County Fair & Rodeo

Mounted group:

1st, Brianna Zweygardt and Marnie Woodbury

2nd, Buck and Beam Family – Frankie and Zoey Beam

Decorated vehicle:

1st, Prairie City Hall

2nd, Eastern Oregon Hydographic

3rd, Blue Mountain Care Center

ATV/motor bikes:

1st, Old West Federal Credit Union

2nd, Canyon Creek Mining Company

3rd, Prairie City Boys Basketball

Derby cars:

1st, Tyler Nodine

2nd, Steve Patterson

Trucks:

1st, Forest Service – Smokey Bear

Emergency vehicles:

1st, Prairie City Fire Department

2nd, John Day Fire Department

3rd, Grant County Search & Rescue