Each year, in celebration of pioneer days, the city of Bountiful has "Handcart Days." This includes a fun weekend with a parade, park activities (games, food, rides, entertainment), and fireworks.
The parade! I couldn't believe how crowded it was! Kevin loved having Lydia around. When he saw something in the parade that he wanted, he took Lydia to the front and usually got it (including rolls from the Lion House, otter pops, frisbees, etc.) This year they also did a special entry with the "Sons of Helaman" Here is an excerpt from the handcart days website about it: "This year’s parade will include an entry that will happen only one time and in only one parade. Complementing this year’s theme, They Did Not Doubt, young men from all over the area will come together dressed as warriors. They will be led by President Cory Hanks, president of the Bountiful South Stake, who will be dressed as Helaman.Young men from all over the valley will be involved in the march. It will be inspiring to see. They will all be costumed and will each have a wooden staff-like spear. The staffs will each have a nail in the bottom. Every fourth step, the young men will strike the staff on the pavement which will make a thunderous sound unlike any heard before in a parade. They will all be wearing wrist bands that proclaim the message, “They Did Not Doubt!”
Neal was asked to help organize the boys in our stake. I think he enjoyed it (most of the time) and the end result was quite impressive. I'm not sure they got the 2,000 boys they wanted, but there were a LOT of warriors marching. It was a great experience for all those involved and it was eye opening to me to help visualize a little better what it might have really been like for the stripling warriors.
Neal is actually in this picture, but since everyone is really small, he's hard to see. :)
Enjoying lunch at the park. We had: pulled pork sandwiches, corn on the cob, and creamies for dessert.
Hanging out and enjoying the activities at the park.
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