Parker Days slated for this weekend with parade and concert
- Roger Sims, Journal Staff
- Sep 17
- 2 min read
By Roger Sims
PARKER - Parker Days, which run Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20-21, is like a lot of daylong fall celebrations thrown by close-knit communities. But unlike a lot of daylong festivals that often die down partially in the afternoon, Saturday’s Parker Day has one draw that keeps people going: free rides and inflatables from noon to 4 p.m..
For the past few years Parker Days has had giant slides, bungee jumps, mechanical bulls and rides that fly through the air. The rides keep the kids – and parents – engaged throughout the afternoon.
The celebration actually begins on Friday evening with a fish fry at the Parker Masonic Lodge on the east end of town. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and the Masons request a freewill donation to cover expenses.
On Saturday morning, the Parker Rural Fire Department serves a fundraising breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. and running through 9:30 a.m.
The Masons’ Car Show on Main Street kicks off at 9 a.m and runs until 3 p.m.
At 11 a.m. the parade starts down Woodward Street east from the elementary school and past Heritage Park, where most of the events will happen during the day. To register for the parade, sign in at the school by 10:15 a.m.
Other events include a baby contest at noon, vendors selling their goods and food, a horseshoe pitching tournament, a frozen t-shirt contest, and at 5:30 p.m a community dinner (again with a freewill donation).
Up until the Parker Days Royalty event at 7 p.m., candidates will be selling raffle tickets for prizes donated by event sponsors.
This year instead of DJ entertainment, local band Cole Fired takes the stage at 8 p.m. for a concert.
On Sunday, Sept., 21, Parker Days ends with a fishing derby at Parker City Lake. Registration begins at 3:30 p.m., and the hourlong fishing contest begins at 4 p.m.
For more information, see the schedule on the Journal’s calendar page.
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