Weston Hamilton prepares to throw candy during the parade at the Monument Fourth of July Jubilee.

Celebrations in Dayville and Monument went off with a bang July 4.

The Dayville parade featured fire trucks, horses and more candy than the kids could handle.

Post-parade, the Dayville Fire Department served up Jakeburgers, hamburgers with a special relish, outside city hall. A horseshoe competition and car show kept everyone entertained as well.

The Jake Streeter Memorial Classic Car Show began last year in memory of Jake Streeter, who died in 2016.

“He loved classic old cars,” said Cindy Streeter.

The Streeter family is trying to keep it going for as long as they can, though there were fewer entries because it fell on a Tuesday, Cindy said.

She described the event as an “informal car show” and said last year they even had a tractor enter.

Festivities in Monument drew hundreds from across the region, according to Lonnie Lawrence.

This is Lawrence’s seventh year helping with the Monument Fourth of July Jubilee. She said it began as a family gathering and has grown every year.

“It was started seven years ago as a spur of the moment idea to offer something positive to our community and help the people come together,” Lawrence said.

Monument parade

Best float: Jeanne Strange

Best classic vehicle: Jimmy Mael

Best adult costume: Mary Cade

Best kid costume: Taylor Hamilton on horseback

Winner of the 4-H Color Run: Dakota Emerson

Dayville parade and contests

Grand marshals: Merle and Ralph Metcalf

Best of Parade

Grand marshal entry by the Metcalf family

Horse division

First place, Amy and Keira Stiner

Second place, Jarrett and Sydney Smith

Third place, Strawberry Riders 4-H

Kids and non-motorized division

First place, Jake Streeter Memorial Car Show, Tanner and Piper Swagger and Zach, Nate and Kiah Nichols

Second place, John Deere Fun, Grayson and Everleigh Schmadeka

Third place, Barbie Jeep, Carson and McKenzie Thompson

Motorized division

First place, Old Gypsy Cowgirl

Second place, Dayville Mercantile

Third place, 4-H Community Club

Horseshoe tournament

First place, Larry Powell and Casey Fretwell

Second place, Toby Thomas and Mani Martin

Repurposed cowboy boot contest

First place, Simmie Waddel

Second place, Tiffnie Schmadeka

Jake Streeter Memorial Car Show Event

Favorite car award

First place, Frank Schrier

Second place, Larry Wall

Third place, Dayville Merc

The Tanner Award: Jerry Ray

The Zach Award: Frank Schrier

The Nate Award: Jerry Ray

The Kiah Award: Dayville Merc

The Piper Award: Larry Wall