July 4th Parade in Orrville (2024)
Our 2024 Sonrise National Park Vacation Bible School Float was a hit!
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The Sonrise National Park Vacation Bible School Sign being hung by Kevin Baer
Most of the crew who helped and hiked in the parade.
The children were made up to look like woodland animals, as that's part of the theme of this year's VBS program.
Jess Baer doing a selfie with a bunch of the kids in the background (Audrey too), on the float.
Kevin and Jess Baer with Mom Lee. Jess is the coordinator for the float this year.
Some last minute instructions prior to moving into the parade.
Jess with Dana and Dylan Jones
Dennis Kucinich talking with Keith & Jerry. He was making the rounds, he's a politician running for congress as an independent for our district.
Pastor Shane waving to the crowd. He said he felt like 'The Pope' on top of his Pope-mobile.
Chuck Merkle walking beside Keith's truck, along with Johanna and Marlow Riggs.
Kids walking beside the float.
Pastor Shane on top of his Pope-mobile.
Victoria Oswald walking with Elsie Baer and Bailey Koontz, with Michaela White in the background.
Waving to the crowd
Some of the crew of kids who helped with the float.
More of the folks helping with the float.
The Church float in the July 4th Parade (2024)
We all walked along side of, or rode on the float, and handed out little flashlights that had info on them about the Vacation Bible School that will be starting July 22nd. It was a very pleasant evening for the parade, and the parade route was packed with people. We all had a great time! Thanks to everyone who helped out!
Ellie and some of the kids from VBS ready to sing for the church congregation on Sunday, July 28th, 2024, as a celebration of the week of VBS that has just completed.
