D's guide to Green River's Melon Days

For all of you who have just been dying to find out what the real Green River is like, I have decided to give you all a little "slice" of life during Melon Days.

Once a year Green River goes all out for the big event and this year was no exception. Here are some pics from the parade.

Naturally the parade starts off with a gigantic slice of watermelon being pulled by a tractor.

Clowns throwing candy follow...It may be hard to see, but this clown is easily in his 86th year of clowning around!

As you can see the streets fill up with kids fetching the candy that was thrown by the different floats (cars with signs mostly) of the various political candidates (well it is an election year).

But one of the most important observations is that the majority of these "kids" are over the age of 35. And as you may be able to tell from some pictures, each had their own bag and was not planning on sharing with their children or grandchildren for that matter.

Ahh, another highlight of the Melon Days parade. The Sara Lee bread truck brought quite a crowd out to the street. One lady looked like she had been following the truck for most of the route trying to get a loaf of bread.

This was yet another enjoyable moment for me. The BMX group with the sign that says "Get us off the streets".

And last but not least, what goes better with melons than Mexicans! (em this one is for you)

So now you have it. Another Melon Days in the bag...Everyone has taken their bags of candy and loaves of bread and has gone into hibernation until next year. But don't worry because Chow Hound, a local favorite, is always in business serving burgers, pizza, burritos, pastries, and more. Next time you are passing through, don't be shy and stop by!