Willow Springs Fourth of July Parade 2023 Officer Glen Moore threw candy from the Willow Springs Police Department “jail” float. - Photo Courtesy Heidi Wehmer Parade Marshal Veteran Ronnie Bryan - Gretchen Creighton Photography Monty and Georgia Williamson wished all a happy Independence Day from WPH Ranch. - Photo Courtesy Heidi Wehmer Caden Foster waved while driving his Mustang convertible in the Fourth of July parade on Tuesday. - Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wehmer Avery Parker as Uncle Sam. - Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wehmer An oversized, inflatable Uncle Sam eagle was part of the parade entry by Main Street Wellness. - Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wehmer On the Floor Dance Studio was decked out in holiday style with its parade float. - Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wehmer A Willow Springs Saddle Club member demonstrated some fancy footwork during the parade. - Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wehmer Matt and Jimalee James were accompanied by their grandchildren during the parade. - Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wehmer Darcy Story and others with Children’s Behavioral Services walked behind their float to hand out literature. - Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wehmer Members of the South Central Missouri K-9 Club were part of the annual July 4 parade. - Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wehmer Babycakes Cupcakes featured their food truck in the parade. - Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wehmer County Clerk Kelly Waggoner and family, including her granddaughter Ozella Waggoner, were part of the July 4 parade. - Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wehmer Holly Wehmer as Betsy Ross. - Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wehmer Youngsters from Olive’s Day Care were dressed in their patriotic best. - Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wehmer The Eleven Point and Willow Springs fire departments were represented in Tuesday’s parade, with Mya Simandal and Ava Haas as passengers in one of Eleven Point’s trucks. - Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wehmer State Sen. Karla Eslinger waved to the crowds gathered for the annual Fourth of July parade in downtown Willow Springs on Tuesday. She was driven by David Montgomery in a 1966 Chevrolet. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Shannon Casebeer as Mark Twain. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich The annual parade drew nearly 100 entries and large crowds to downtown Willow Springs. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Several horseback riders and Old Glory were part of the parade entry by the Willow Springs Saddle Club. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Members of the Grand Ole Opry represented in the parade were Lillie McNew as Patsy Cline, Bella McNew as Dolly Parton, and Riah Young as Loretta Lynn. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Classic cars and the Stars and Stripes were a large part of Tuesday’s parade. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich A line of classic cars, along with emergency service vehicles, made its way down Main Street during the annual July 4 parade. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich A utility vehicle was among the vehicles entered in the parade by the Howell County Sheriff’s Department. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Howell County Sheriff - Gretchen Creighton Photography Children enjoyed gathering candy thrown during the parade. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Ozella Waggoner, granddaughter of Howell County Clerk Kelly Waggoner, sported a festive bow during the parade. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Howell County Clerk Kelly Waggoner and son Jon Waggoner threw candy to the crowds gathered for the annual July 4 parade in downtown Willow Springs. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Nikki Dean walked the parade route next to son James and husband Kenny Dean on a 1935 Farmall F-20 tractor. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Keeping with tradition, Gene Kleparski and other motorcyclists led the parade through downtown Willow Springs on Tuesday. Kleparski was accompanied by his wife, Glenda. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Motorcycle riders lead the parade - Gretchen Creighton Photography Keeping with tradition, motorcyclists led the parade through downtown Willow Springs on Tuesday. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich The American Legion carries the flags - Gretchen Creighton Photography A color guard from American Legion Post 30 from Mountain Grove led the parade. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Members of the Marine Corps League Greater Ozarks Detachment 1184 waved to the crowd gathered for the annual July 4 parade. Pictured from left are Jerome Quinn, George Myers, and Robert Jones. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Youngsters of all ages enjoyed candy thrown from parade entrants. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Popsicles were a help to beat the heat downtown during the parade. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Flags, patriotic clothing, popsicles, and smiles were part of the annual July 4 parade in downtown Willow Springs. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Youngsters Enjoy the Parade - Gretchen Creighton Photography Stephanie Beltz of Willow Springs watched the parade with her children (from left) Brylee, Easton, and Marley. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich “Suffragettes” demanded the right to vote as some of the historical characters in the annual parade. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Representing Women's Suffrage - Gretchen Creighton Photography History of Women's Voting Rights - Gretchen Creighton Photography Brittney Collins as Lady Liberty, driven by Shelter Insurance agent Robert Hollis. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Macy Pearson as Annie Oakley. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Amelia DeLuna as Amelia Earhart. - Photo Courtesy of Kim Rich Wendy Parker - Gretchen Creighton Photography Abe Lincoln - Gretchen Creighton Photography Representing Native Americans - Gretchen Creighton Photography WS Bears Baseball - Gretchen Creighton Photography Showing their Patriotism - Gretchen Creighton Photography
