Parade day in Post Falls: 'It’s so hometown, it’s cool'
POST FALLS — Sarah Schooley was amazed by the abundance of candy at Saturday's parade.
"It's wild. It's better than Halloween here," Schooley said, noting that her children were being selective about which candies to pick up.
Schooley, who has watched the parade for 40 years, said the summer tradition has evolved significantly, and she now enjoys experiencing it through her children's eyes.
The parade, which stretched from Seltice Way to Idaho Road, began with a large flag carried by student-athletes. Mrs. Post Falls Stephanie Lynn-Daniels, Civil Air Patrol cadets from the Coeur d'Alene Composite Squadron, and community members also participated. Army National Guard member Colton Kress was among the volunteers ensuring audience safety.
Abby and Breanna Edgar wore matching mother-daughter American flag dresses for the occasion. Jeremy Edgar said the family looks forward to the event, particularly appreciating its patriotic elements.
The parade featured patriotic performances, including the Blazen Divaz dancing to "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy from Company B" and the North Idaho Sparklers forming American flag patterns, accompanied by Lady Liberty.
"I love all the local things and you get to run into your neighbors," Abby Edgar said. She also mentioned the recent trend of distributing unique items for children alongside candy, such as popsicles and starter plants.
Erin Young, watching her daughter Abbi collect candy, said the parade is a wonderful opportunity to visit grandmother Sherri Grochowski and enjoy their favorite event as a family.
Grochowski summed it up: "It's so hometown, it's cool."
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