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The Whitefish Winter Carnival Parade

CHRIS PETERSON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 4 months AGO
by CHRIS PETERSON
Chris Peterson is the editor of the Hungry Horse News. He covers Columbia Falls, the Canyon, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. All told, about 4 million acres of the best parts of the planet. He can be reached at [email protected] or 406-892-2151. | February 8, 2025 4:00 PM

A few scenes from the Whitefish Winter Carnival Parade.

    Diane Sine and David Roemer in the Glacier National Park float.
 
 
    A reveler sings in the Cabin Fever Days float.
 
 
    The Cabin Fever Days Float in the Whitefish Winter Carnival Parade.
 
 
    The theme was the Wizard of Oz.
 
 
    Fred Vanhorn of Columbia Falls walks in the parade.
 
 
    The theme was the Wizard of Oz. Here Dorothy waves from the Great Northern Raft Co. float.
 
 
    A red bus glides through the parade.
 
 
    The Pursuit float in the Whitefish Winter Carnival parade.
 
 
    Jan Metzmaker in the Whitefish Winter Carnival Parade.
 
 


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