PHOTOS: Black Forest Day Parade

“Betsy Ross” waves “Old Glory” out of the top of her convertible Beetle during the annual parade at the Black Forest Festival on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. She was representing Golden Rule Masterpieces bookstore in the parade. (Online photo gallery)

A goose on a leash was walking the route past thrilled crowd members during the annual parade at the Black Forest Festival on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (Online photo gallery)

A goose on a leash decides to go backwards during the annual parade and ended up being carried at the Black Forest Festival on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (Online photo gallery)

Streamers and candy were being thrown from this high bucket that was elevated by a tractor during the annual parade at the Black Forest Festival on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (Online photo gallery)

Members of the Pine Creek High School flag corp march in front of the band during the annual parade at the Black Forest Festival on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (Online photo gallery)

Members of the Pine Creek High School band sway while marching during the annual parade at the Black Forest Festival on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (Online photo gallery)

Friends Jessie Jacques and Teagan Cruz had their faces painted like rainbows to watch the annual parade at the Black Forest Festival on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (Online photo gallery)




Members of the Vista Ridge High School cheer squad marched during the annual parade at the Black Forest Festival on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (Online photo gallery)













