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| Delynn and Tricia Gearing up for the Parade |
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| Elizabeth waiting to start in her pony cart |
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| Part of the Pioneer Day Crew |
Saturday, July 24th, was Pioneers Day. An event that is celebrated in more than one town, giving recognition to the past when pioneers settled in this beautiful country. There were celebrations everywhere such as Lava Hot Springs, Soda Springs, Bancroft (and their Rodeo), and Pocatello. I helped celebrate Pioneer Day in Pocatello. We had a parade that morning that went from The ISU Holt Arena, down Center Street, and ending in Old Town-Pocatello. I was accomanied in this journey by Jr. Queen Shania Laird, The 4th District High School Queen, Committee Members Delynn, Tricia, Brad, Tom, and David (Dad). It was quite the parade and "Tango" did WONDERFUL for me
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| The BEST Driver- DAD!!! |
(as always). We ended right next to the Farmers Market where they had a TON of wonderful vendors displaying many wonderful things (food/crafts/plants/etc). From there, I made my way to the Bannock County Fairgrounds, where the celebration continued with MORE vendors/food/and activities. I helped assist with the Mutton Busting where we had 100 KIDS SIGNED UP! Talk about a long, hot day! - It was priceless watching all the kids as they were fitted with their protective gear (helmets and vests) and their parents preparing them for their soon to be ride. Each child did VERY well despite their age, and you could tell each had the time of their lives!! I wouldn't be surprised to see eah of them
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| Beautiful Set-Up:: Dad's new truck and DNCFR Trailer |
down the road (at an older age of course) taking on the rough stock in a professional rodeo! :) Congratulations to Brock for having the longest ride and highest score of the day!!! After the Mutton Busting was through (WHEW), the crew and I took the time to get a bite to eat, only to RUSH back to the stands for the Indian Relay Races (Done in Honor of Chief Pocatello). What a CRAZY time! If you've never had the pleasure of watching one; You have teams that race around the track BAREBACK (no saddle). They start out on horseback for the first lap, second lap they have to dismount and re-mount a different horse, make that lap, and then switch one last time for the final lap... ALL BAREBACK! There tends to be a few accidents here and there with people flying off horses, onto others, and trying to BOOK it down the track. What a SIGHT! The day was UNFORGETTABLE!! Thank you to all that make such a celebration a success!
