No surprise that
this year's Jack Frost Parade once again took place
on a very frost evening. No surprise either
that parade participants, organizers and parade
onlookers ignored the near zero temperatures and had
another great night in downtown Ironwood. The theme
for this year's parade was "A Storybook Christmas"
photo above Ironwood Bessemer R.O.T.C. carry the
"Colors"
photos by Robert Severin,
Arvo Toolanen and Lou Bonagura
Frigid cold isn't discouraging these kids. Everyone
knows Polar Bears Love this weather.
Members of the Ironwood-Bessemer ROTC keep out of
the strong winds awaiting the start of the parade.
Kids along the parade route were excited to see
Santa even if he left reindeer at home
above - members of the VFW contingency waiting for
the parade to begin.
above is the float "Polar Express" by Ryan's Family
Resteraunt
above - members of the Ironwood Dance Company
starting off down Aurora sreet.
Cubs from Pack 343 begin their March down Aurora.
Stout hearted Cubs totally ignoring the cold and
having a great time.
above - members of the Carnegie Library awaiting
word to move out.
Ottawa Forestry was at full strength for this year's
parade. In addition to their parade float they
brought along Smokey and Woodsy
believe it or not the Klassic Kruisers brought this
vintage Chevy out for the parade. The Kruisers also
entered the float shown below.
above - Cloverland Motors brought a large number of
heavy equipment which invited some hitch hikers
(below)
above are the student members of project zero - way
to go kids!
2008 Foslund float entry
above the float entered by the Gogebic County Search
and Rescue Team
above - Stormy Kromer float
above the 2008 SuperOne float
above Jim Peterson "the Gray Ghost" standing in
front of the ISOC parade entry
above - Parade Directors Pat Gallinagh and Dan
Peterson go over parade details at pre-parade
meeting at the Carnegie.
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