The Day After

July 8, 2018

A close-up view of the McCleary Bear Festival float the day after the parade. Lots of hard work and dedication behind these rolling displays that must be labors of love for the volunteers.

1957 Plymouth

 July 8, 2018

A pristine and artfully customized 1957 Plymouth on display at the McCleary Bear Festival car show.

Haunted ambulance

 July 8, 2018.

This 1962 Pontiac served as an ambulance in the Raymond area many decades ago. The card describing this unusual vehicle during the McCleary Bear Festival car show claims the ambulance is "haunted."  Love the skeleton adornment.



2018 McCleary parade float

July 7, 2018

The McCleary Bear Festival had a safari theme this year.  I see a "wild bear" is also on the float.

Pastel set against drizzle grey

July 7, 2018

Royalty on their way to board their parade vehicle. McCleary Bear Festival.

Old Oaken Bucket

July 6, 2018

This rather unassuming SE corner of  Simpson Door Plant once served as the spot where a two-story wooden structure known as "The Old Oaken Bucket" stood.

That time of year

July 6, 2018.

When I see vendor canopies waiting to be unfolded and a lineup of portable toilets in the park, that is a sure sign the McCleary Bear Festival is about to begin.