CONGRATULATIONS to the July 4th 2017 Parade winners!
Best of Show – Jim Dunlap’s Chuck Wagon
The chuck wagon was hand crafted by Jim who is the great-grandfather of Emily Amick, 2017 rodeo queen. The wagon took 18 months to build from wood sawed and mulled by hand. It is fully functional and is great grandpa Jim’s RV! Jack & Jill made up the team of mules pulling the chuck wagon.

 

Most Creative – Blanco Cellars & The Little Cheese Shop
A small artisan wine, craft spirits, specialty beer, sake and cider store in downtown Meeker. Offering delivery service to your door. Coming soon – The Little Cheese Shop – where you will find cut-to-order specialty cheese and other items.
Best Car: Meeker Fire and Rescue 1936 Fire Truck
This truck was the first fire truck in Meeker, purchased from the local Dodge dealer which was located at the present construction site of the new fire station.  This unique fire truck is a 1936 Dodge and has served the community for years in many different capacities. 
 
Judges Choice:Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s 1877 stagecoach 
with Mike Anson on the lines and David Smith riding shotgun. Pulling the stagecoach are Scotch & Soda, a team of Belgian Guidings, owned by Mike & Mardi Anson of Craig.

Peoples Choice – Nye’s Car
This 1960 Vespa 400 Micro Car was originally owned by the Claire Family of Meeker and was purchased by Kevin and Jan Nye.

The annual parade is hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and is held downtown Meeker on Main Street starting at 10 am.  It will begin on 7th & Main and will conclude at 4th & Main.

Anyone can enter the parade – wether you are an individual, an organization, a business , or a vehicle with a message! Just fill out the  2017 july entry form and send it to the Chamber of Commerce by June 30th. It’s FREE!

*** THEME IS SADDLE UP ***

The parade is free for the general public and a wristband is not required for this event.  Please plan to arrive early in order to obtain a good place to set up your chairs, as space will fill up quickly.