RATHDRUM - Saturday was not just another summer Saturday for 96-year-old Leila Swett.

"She's all excited," said Swett's sister, Addie Bjorklund. "She called me: 'I'm going to be in the parade.'"

She was speaking, of course, of the Main Street parade during Rathdrum Days.

Swett was throwing red, white, or blue beaded necklaces from the boat/float entered by Generations Assisted Living and Wellness in Rathdrum.

Generations earned "Best of Show" honors for its entry from parade judges Sheri Patik, Ashley Patik and Tanner Wilson.

Bjorklund, of Twin Lakes Village, hustled down to Main Street to snap some photos of her sister in the parade.

John Stockton of Rathdrum - not the former professional basketball player - said he was enjoying the weekend's events, including the parade.

"I like watching people," Stockton said. "People are out here really enjoying this."

He said he'd also be going by the restored old jail.

"I want to look at the way it's been refurbished," he said.

Aaron Kirk of Rathdrum said, "The Shriners are always awesome, watching them do their tricks on the bikes. They're awesome, it makes you want to become one."

Rita Kilbey, 78, of Rathdrum, the grand marshal of the Kiddie Parade, went all out with her costume: a purple royal princess dress, made to look like those worn by 14th century royalty. She made it herself, she said.

"It's just fun out here," she said. A little hot, though, in her outfit, she added.

She said she saw a lot of her friends from Golden Spike Estates, where she lives.

"They all shouted my name, 'It's princess Rita,'" Kilbey said.

Kilbey earned second-place honors in the individual category, right behind "Stomp Out MS," a float promoting multiple sclerosis awareness. Beth Dagastine was on that float.

Parade-goer Erin Frausto of Post Falls said, "The whole thing has been fun. I really like how they started off with the veterans."

Katie Thompson of Hauser Lake brought her 4-year-old son, Austin Vanorman, down to the parade.

"He's catching as much candy as possible," Thompson said.

She said she enjoyed the McDonald's of Rathdrum Bagpipe Band, featuring the Albeni Pipes, Drums and Dancers. And yes, Ronald McDonald was there to pose in photos with youngsters. The bagpipe band took top honors in the marching band category.

BJ Warren of Rathdrum said, "It seems like the whole town came out for this parade."

Warren was there watching two of his nieces in the parade.

Victoria Jeremenko, 15, was a cheerleader. Annalyse Jeremenko, 10, was riding with the Rathdrum Les Schwab entry.

Warren had two nephews out there, too. Two-year-old Logan Jeremenko was gobbling up as much candy as possible near the curb, and 5-month-old Jackson Jeremenko was under the close watch of mom Heidi Jeremenko.

"When they are in the parade, you've got to come out," Heidi said.

Warren said, "It's a great time to come out and get some pictures."

The parade's grand marshals were Don and Dorothy Jacklin, riding in back of a silver 2009 Ford Mustang.

They were selected for their contributions to the old jail restoration project.