Red Lodge Parades

As you might recall, we spent 5 days in Red Lodge. During this time we attended 2 parades, their PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding event, and their 4th of July Rodeo. In this post we combine two of their parades into one posting.

Two cute parade watchers decked out in their cowboy hats.
I was fortunate to catch the juxtaposition of the American flags and aircraft in formation at the start of the parade.
The opening of the parade with the National Anthem.
Oh, the anticipation!
A country of horses and pretty cowgirls!
A lot of MAGA folks in Montana. Notice the kids with their hands out? It seemed every float tossed out candy!
A glimpse of the crowd. This represents about 1/4th of the crowd.
Its a farming area after all.
A parade is not complete without Llamas…??? Notice the gentleman in front carrying a bow…I hadn’t thought of llamas being that dangerous!

Kind of ugly, huh?

This is sweet! Seems this area of Montana was settled by a large group of Norwegians. A great handmade float.
Another shot of the fly over.
You think they’re patriotic around here?

This band comes from Sheridan, Wyoming, over 3 hours from Red Lodge.

Meriam loved this float…Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
How many small town parades include an airplane?
No parade is complete without Smokey the Bear!
Posted in 2025 - Trip to Red Lodge, MT
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  • maoI like the Lewis and Bark’s outpost!ReplyCancel

    • HaroldMAO, that’s great! MB and I missed the sign on the window…you’ve a great eye.ReplyCancel

  • LisaLove these!  What an enjoyable day it must’ve been.  ❤️ReplyCancel

    • HaroldLisa, yes, it was a fun filled time in Red Lodge.ReplyCancel

  • Sandra SpencerLoved your parade pictures! Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution!ReplyCancel

    • HaroldYes, Meriam was almost brought to tears!ReplyCancel

  • Sherry MaskSo patriotic-love the pictures ❤️❤️ReplyCancel

    • HaroldIt was one of the neatest parades we have had the opportunity to see.ReplyCancel

  • GaryThis was cool!!ReplyCancel

  • BettieEnjoyed all the pictures, but especially your shot of the flags and aircraft together! Thanks, to Marvin and all the veterans who have made this possible!ReplyCancel

    • HaroldThanks, Bettie. There was a lot of luck in that photograph!ReplyCancel

  • Sharon MurrayThese are great! Love the llamas!’ReplyCancel

    • HaroldSharon, yes, the llamas provided an extra dimension to horses and vehicles (not to mention people!)ReplyCancel