Main Street was crowded again as several thousand spectators watched the 2022 edition of the Henryetta Labor Day parade Monday. There were lots of cheering going on as everyone showed their appreciation for the work that went into the floats and decorated cars.
The parade was followed by frogs jumping, turtles racing, youngsters nabbing fish and the Ruby Gooden games that had youngsters showing off their skills in tow sack racing, egg and water balloon tossing and even throwing and kicking.
While that was going on, some adults were doing their own tossing at the Lions Club cornhole tournament held at the high school gym. Contestants from all over the state were on hand to compete in a field that included a couple of state and national champions.
The day ended with the presentation of awards and the annual fireworks display at the football field.
Winners included:
Floats:
Tiny Tots: Zora Danker first; Noah Smith and Brynlee Garcia second; Mason Rocha third.
Juniors: Wilson Tiger PeeWee Football and Cheer first; Wilson Peewee Cheer second; Dewar Youth Sports third.
Civic: Henryetta Historical Society first; Tulledega Masonic Lodge second; Henryetta Lions Club third.
Church: Joy In Life Ministries first.
Business: Paul’s Western Store first; Mattress by Appointment second; Luv Ford third.
Union: IBEW Local 584 first; USW Local 48M second.
Queen: Miss Petite, Rylie Jackson first.
Cars:
Tiny Tots: Zailey Burney first; Hazel Cox second; Logan Combs third.
Civic: American Guardians Motorcycle Club first.
Church: New Beginnings Baptist Church.
Business: American Exchange Bank first; E&K Great Danes second; One Call Parking Lot Maintenance third.
Union: Insulators Local 64 & 94.
Queen Contestants: Little Miss Katelyn Warren first; Rising Star Addy Rae Smith second; Junior Miss Ruthy Turner third.
Turtle Race Winners: first Kimberlynn Stacy; second Treycen Palmer; third Chason Frair.
Frog Hopping contest winner: first Place Faith Sullivan.
