Oaklawn’s 2024 Pet, Bike & Wagon Parade winners announced
A July 4 tradition in Marshall, Oaklawn’s Pet, Bike & Wagon Parade, attracted more than 200 participants.
The parade stepped off on Independence Day morning at Brooks Memorial Fountain, launching holiday events at Marshall’s Fountain Circle.
Ribbons and awards in the form of “Marshall Bucks” were presented to all winners:
Pets: Marvin Yellin with his dog Annie, with a Mt. Rushmore theme.
Runners up were Braxton Woods and Ava Garman.
Bikes: Nellie Howland, Olympics
Runners up were Kellen Kilmer and Maggie Southworth.
Wagons: Isabelle Robinson, Army Tank
Runners up were Addie Morehouse and Zeke Russell.
Fourth of July-themed toys were presented to all participants. Winners were selected by a team of judges from Oaklawn’s staff.
Children ages 3 through 12 were invited to create costumes and decorations that reflected the Independence Day celebration. All animals had to be properly caged or leashed, and all bike riders properly helmeted.
Another Fourth of July tradition — the Marshall Chicken BBQ — got underway shortly after the parade, featuring a lunch of barbecued chicken, hotdogs and ice cream. The event was sponsored by the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance and featured a performance of patriot music by the Marshall Rotary Band led by David Conklin and emceed by Alan Elliott.
