Two friends stand together to honor the flag as the color guard approaches.

Elysian's 4th of July parade packs Main Street

published Wednesday, July 4, 2007 - 9:00 p.m. CDT

Elysian hosted an estimated 20,000 spectators today who lined up lawn chairs five-deep along Main Street for the annual 4th of July Parade. Hundreds of units went by including area royalty, politicians, local businesses, bands, and most importantly, several color guards from Elysian and surrounding communities. The American flag was the star of the day, receiving the most applause of all.

 

2007 Parade Grand Marshals, Mack and Jan Evans.

    

A trio holds out hats to catch candy while others took the easy way by dipping into

the supply in a fireman's hat offered by a member of Janesville's fire department.

 

Members of the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Posse and music from the Country Gentleman's Band.

   

Left, Rep. Laura Brod greeted paradegoers along the route.

Center, a member of the County Sheriff's mounted posse.

Right, no one knew what it was except that it was tall.

 

Many local businesses had units in the parade and royalty represented their communities.

 

Photos by K. Burns for Elysian Area Chamber of Commerce