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Vol.118, No. 35, August 26, 2008
The Voice of The Sky Valley Since 1899
Monroe Parties!
Fair celebrates a century, parade draws a crowd
By POLLY KEARY, EDITOR
It was a particularly eventful late August day Saturday, as Monroe not only celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Evergreen State Fair (which began life as the Cavalcade of the Valleys a century ago) but hosted the biggest crowd at the Monroe Fair Days Parade that participants can remember.
Nearly 100 entries paraded down Main Street during the hour-and-a-half long event, including the Monroe High School Bearcats Football Team, coming straight from practice, and the marching band.
The Grand Marshall’s Award for the parade went to the 175-member Cascade High School Marching Band, who proceeded down Main Street playing “School’s Out” by Alice Cooper.
For a complete list of awards, see inside.
Parade winners
2008 Fair Days Parade Awards
Performance:
Trophy- West Coast Flight
Blue Ribbon-Sky Valley West Coast Flight
Red Ribbon-Monroe High School Cheer
White Ribbon-West Coast Country Heat
Musical:
Trophy -Cascade High School Marching Band
Blue Ribbon-Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder
Red Ribbon- NW Latinos United
White Ribbon- Sauerkraut Band
Vehicle:
Trophy -State Roofing
Blue Ribbon- Sky Valley Tractors
Red Ribbon- Treasure Island
White Ribbon-Puget Sound Minis
Equestrian:
Trophy-Gerry Andal & Rocky
Blue Ribbon-JROTC
Red Ribbon-Wells Fargo
White Ribbon-Snohomish Sheriffs Posse
Float:
Trophy-Cub Scout pack 41
Blue Ribbon Regency
Red Ribbon Marysville Strawberry Fest
White Ribbon Sky Valley Food Bank
Grand Marshal Award:
With 96 out of 100 possible points: Cascade High School Marching Band
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The Monroe High School Bearcats Marching Band, cheer squad and football team paraded down Main Street Saturday to raucous cheers from the crowd.
Photo by Adrian Johnson
Kids swarmed the carnival all weekend, enjoying rides, sweets, and games of skill. The fair continues through Sept. 1. Photo by Dan Armstrong
A rider from Northwest Latino Unidos rode with the group’s large fair entry before the grandstands at the parade Saturday. The local Hispanic organization’s entry included singers, dancers, horsemen and a full band in costume, earning them a red ribbon for musical performance. Photo by Polly Keary
One of several eye-catching floats, the Tulalip Casino float featured two live dancers performing on a miniature dance floor as the float traveled through town. Photo by Polly Keary
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