49er Days 2014 – Gallery – Methow Valley News

Before, during and after scenes from the ‘49er Days parade in Winthrop last weekend.

Fire District 6 volunteers shine up the fire engines at the station before the parade. Photo by Laurelle Walsh

The West Coast Heat dancers warm up on Corral Street before the parade. Photo by Laurelle Walsh

Rodeo Queen McKenna Risley and her quarter horse Sally Mae line up with the Methow Valley Rodeo. Photo by Laurelle Walsh

Methow Valley Elementary School third graders Zoe Garner and Isaiah Stoothoff hold down the fence at the Shafer Museum before riding on the Room One float. Photo by Laurelle Walsh

Methow Valley Rodeo members get ready to ride in the parade. Photo by Laurelle Walsh

Junior rodeo clown Lucien Paz. Photo by Laurelle Walsh

Methow Valley rodeo clown Scott Wagner and junior clown Lucien Paz control a wild bull through sheer force of will. Photo by Laurelle Walsh

Ray Campbell, Tom Graves and Dennis Gardner present flags for the Methow Valley Rodeo. Photo by Laurelle Walsh

Jamie Jensen and son Noah Mathews on the Evergreen IGA float. Photo by Laurelle Walsh

Luna and Dolly. Photo by Laurelle Walsh

Craig Stahl with dogs Luna and Dolly. Photo by Laurelle Walsh

Shawn Graves assists Grand Marshal Ken Westman into the official carriage. Photo by Laurelle Walsh

Kit McLean Cramer prepares to drive Grand Lady Lois McLean and Grand Marshal Ken Westman in the fringe-top carriage. Photo by Laurelle Walsh

John and Renee Szenasi and Wendy Braden escort Stella, the official mascot of the North Cascades Chapter of the American Red Cross.Photo by Laurelle Walsh