Monday’s fall-lake Labor Day weather brought out great crowds for the traditional Labor Day parades.
(1st Picture) Parade watchers outside St. James United Methodist Church await start of festivities. (3rd Picture) Youngsters chase after candy tossed during Danville parade along N. Vermilion St.
One of the many Danville participants was Laborers Local 703. Ryan Allhands said, no doubt; with the Quaker Oats plant closing that happened in Danville this year, this year’s Labor Day Parade was extremely important; and it was great to have great weather and great crowds.
AUDIO: I really think so; it’s very important to us. It’s a holiday that’s named after our position. So, we’re always excited to be here.
The Danville Parade stepped off at 9:30 AM; the Westville Parade at 11:30.
