(A previous version of this story incorrectly labeled the parade as May 17. The actual date of the 2024 Bloomin’ Iris Day Parade was Saturday, May 18.)
With a new time in May, the Bloomin’ Iris Day Parade hit the streets over the weekend, May 18, and with a great turnout from Keizerites; the city, its leadership, its businesses and schools came together to represent the Keizer motto: Spirit, Pride and Volunteerism.
Check out just a few of the moments that took place.
The Bloom’ Iris Day Parade at its beginning 
Parade Grand Marshall, the Late Greg Hammack 
Members of Keizer’s own troop scout group: Troop Scout 20 
Keizer Fire District in one of their emergency vehicles 
Another multi-use emergency vehicle from Keizer Fire District 
Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark 
Keizer City Councilor Shaney Starr 
Keizer City Councilor Soraida Cross 
Keizer City Councilor Dan Kohler 
Keizer City Councilor Laura Reid 
Keizer City Councilor Kyle Juran 
Keizer Public Works 
Brad Lomax honored for his service to education 
Miss Oregon and former Miss Keizer, Linnsey McCallister 
Mike Lowery who was honored with the (Chamber) president’s award 
Marion Fire District #1 with a loyal fan 
A bowling ball and pins from The REC 
Dancers from the Oregon City Children’s theatre 
The “Best Rodeo court” winners 
The McNary High School Marching Band 
One of the floats in the parade titled: “Purrasic Park” 
Another float from Keizer’s State Farm Insurance Agency 
The Brooks Fire Department also made an appearance 
Close-ups of some of the McNary students as they play 
The theme for the parade: Shake, Rattle and Roll was inspired by the last eruption of Mt. St. Helens 
Future First Keizer citizen Baylee Lawyer 
A MCFD #1 fire engine 
A float from Michelle Ashley Custom Cakes 
Parade participants handing out candy and other treats to parade attendees 
The float from the business, Casa Bella 
A bus from the local Headstart as a giant Yahtzee game 
A float from SERVPRO services with a guitarist on the back 
St. Bernard Baxter with owner Shiva Dawn 
A procession of Corvettes in the parade
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