Clark County had yet another strong showing at the 2017 Spirit Mountain Grand Floral Parade, the four-mile parade highlighting Portland’s annual Rose Festival.
The Battle Ground community float deployed this year embodied the folk song “Froggy Went A-Courtin'” and garnered the Grand Marshal Award for “best depiction of whimsy.”
Meanwhile, Washougal won the Dick Powers Picture Perfect Award for best mini-float. About 30 floats participated this year, including the mini-floats, which are built on golf carts instead of trucks. Washougal’s float depicted a BMX bike rider on a hill.
Honors also went to marching bands from Battle Ground High School and Heritage High School, who were both awarded first place in their respective divisions. Battle Ground also won an award for most support from out-walkers — parents and others who escort the band and floats.