Whitewater held its annual four-day weekend Fourth of July celebratory event, which, on Monday, included a Fourth of July parade.
According to parade organizers, the city anticipated some 5,000 visitors from around the area arriving to watch the parade.
Among guests marching in the parade this year was Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers.
He was joined by over 50 parade entrants, organizers said.
This year’s parade grand marshal was Master Sgt. Steve Edwards.
Pictured below are scenes from Monday’s Fourth of July parade in Whitewater.
Kim McDarison photos.
A character, flanked by golf carts, makes its way down Whitewater’s Main Street. The parade entry was supplied by Willow Brook Golf Course, Whitewater. The group took third place in the business and commercial floats category of the parade entrants competition.
A cluster of mini cars, operated by Zor Shriners, enters the intersection of Main and Fremont streets. The cars won “Best of Parade” in this year’s parade competition for floats and entries.
Walking the parade route, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers waves to the crowd and claps with excitement.
An honor guard leads the parade down Main Street. The honor guard was provided by Whitewater VFW Post 5470. Among its members is State Sen. Steve Nass, pictured at right.
A group of exuberant young women toss candy to the crowd.
Members of the Whitewater Fire Department spray water on the crowd.
“Uncle Sam” entertains the crowd with his rendition of “God Bless the USA.” The performance was given from one of several Home Lumber parade entries.
A young woman hands out fliers informing the public about an upcoming performance of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” The performance will be held July 7 and 8, at 7 p.m., at the Whitewater High School auditorium. The performance is a production of the Whitewater Summer School Playhouse.
A young parade participant waves at the crowd.
A couple dressed in garb representing another era makes its way down Main Street.
Members of the Whitewater High School Alumni Band entertain the crowd as they ride down Main Street.
Members of the Whitewater High School Alumni Band perform.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks football team bus cruises down Main Street. According to information displayed on the side of the bus, the team has won 20 national championships between 1984 and 2018.
The Walworth County “Fairest of the Fair” Jessica Markham waves at parade-goers.
One of several early-model tractors moves along Main Street.
“Teen Miss Whitewater,” Lydia Bols, waves at the crowd.
Steve Meisner, riding a float called “The Meisner-Hartmann Tradition,” performs for the crowd.
Parade Grand Marshal Master Sgt. Steve Edwards rides along Main Street.
One of several equestrian groups makes its way down Main Street.
Adorned in festive decorations, a horse and riders greet the crowd.
A friendly character greets parade-goers from the Whitewater Lions Club car.
Participants aboard a float titled: “Hooray for the Red, White and Blue,” wave at the crowd.
Parade participants show their enthusiasm as they accompany a float entered into the parade by local business ReVamp Nutrition. The presentation took first place in the business and commercial float category of the parade entrants competition.
Members of the Whitewater High School Band entertain the crowd.
Members of the Whitewater High School Band march along Main Street. The group was one of five marching bands participating in the parade this year.
A Whitewater Fire Department utility vehicle moves along Main Street.
One of several vehicles provided by Home Lumber in Whitewater moves along the parade route.
Members of the Southern Wakes United Water Ski Show Team stop near the intersection of Main and Fremont streets where they build a human pyramid. The group was awarded first place in the youth category of the parade entrants competition for its float and presentation.
The Zor Shriners mini cars team enters the intersection of Main and Fremont streets.
A Zor Shriners mini car whirls around the intersection of Main and Fremont Streets. The cluster of cars zipped around the intersection in circular formations, dazzling the crowd.
The Milton High School Marching Band makes its way down Main Street.
The Milton High School band marches in formation.
Nearing the end of the parade route, the Milton High School Marching Band holds its instruments in resting position.
The band moves through the intersection of Main and Fremont.
Retired Walworth County Sheriff David Graves, at left, and Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell participate in the parade. Graves served as sheriff from 2001 to 2015. His successor, Picknell, has announced he has plans to retire by the end of this year.
Adorned in festive and matching attire, a man and his donkey work their way down Main Street.
A group of parade participants show their enthusiasm.
Parade participants work their way along Main Street.
A young performer dances for the crowd.
A member of the Whitewater Area Mounted Search Team and Rescue rides along Main Street.
The group, also known as WAMSTAR, won first place in the “horse and pony” category of the parade entrant competition.
A WAMSTAR horse and rider move through the intersection of Main and Fremont streets.
A vehicle from which the Whitewater High School Alumni Band is playing and a vehicle carrying water supplied by Home Lumber travel neck-and-neck along Main Street.
A 1952-vintage tractor travels along Main Street.
Accompanying a float, a parade participant hands out candy.
A young parade participant, riding on a float provided by Bethel House in Whitewater, receives some help as he holds and waves his flag. The float earned first place in the neighborhood and adult category of the parade entrants competition.
Members of the Whitewater Middle School Band entertain the crowd.
The drum section of the Whitewater Middle School band moves through the intersection of Main and Fremont.
The Whitewater Middle School band continues down Main Street.
A horse and rider move down Main Street.
Trinity Smith waves from atop her white dun Fjord horse named “Kona.”
Another Home Lumber vehicle works its way down Main Street.
Cub Scout Pack and Scout Troop 173 celebrate Fourth of July.
“Miss Whitewater,” Jordyn Damhorst, rides in the parade.
“Whitewater Junior Miss” Jaylynn Traxler, from left, and “Little Miss” Haley Gutierrez wave to parade-goers.
The Victor Gonzalez mariachi band plays while riding down Main Street.
Lima 4-H Queen Katy Farrey greets parade-goers.
A group presenting the Ice Age Trail moves along Main Street. The Ice Age Trail Alliance won second place in the costumed marchers category in the parade entrants competition.
Members of the Whitewater Whippets High School football team greet the crowd. While walking, team members tossed footballs. The team won third place in the youth category of the parade entrants competition.
Members of the Whitewater Grocery Cooperative parade along Main Street. The group, which formed in 2017, is working to bring a community-owned grocery store to Whitewater.
Race cars owned by Kubicz Weber Racing are showcased from a trailer. The vehicles race at Jefferson Speedway and MRM Raceway, a parade banner read.
Gemütlichkeit Days marchers accompany a float. The marchers won first place in the costumed marchers category of the parade entrants competition.
The Gemütlichkeit Days float travels down Main Street.
A fire engine from the Whitewater Fire Department travels in the parade.
Whitewater High School students and Ferradermis robotics club members ride in the parade. The float, complete with a working robot, won second place in the youth category in the parade entrants competition.
A festive vehicle moves along Main Street.
A fleet of festooned Jeeps travel in the parade.
A 1953 Chevy pickup 3100 five-window, owned by Rod Lorenz, Whitewater, makes its way down Main Street. The vehicle’s unique shimmering paint is called Rose Metallic.
The Sun Prairie High School Marching Band arrives at the intersection of Main and Fremont.
In resting position, the band nears the end of the parade route.
A parade participant waves at the crowd.
Young Tony Evers supporters mug for the camera.
A Walworth County GOP Republican Party float moves down Main Street.
Marchers flank a “UWW College Democrats” banner.
A Jeep is decked out in support of Walworth County Sheriff candidate Dave Gerber. Gerber serves as Walworth County Undersheriff.
Walworth County Undersheriff Dave Gerber marches along Main Street.
A supporter carries a sign for Craig Konopski who is running for Walworth County Sheriff.
State Rep. Don Vruwink waves to the crowd as he enters the intersection of Main and Fremont. Vruwink is running for a seat in Assembly District 33.
Supporters of Ellen Schutt ride a float down Main Street. Schutt is running for an open seat in Assembly District 31.
Jason Dean waves to the crowd as he approaches the intersection of Main and Fremont streets. Dean is running for an open seat in Assembly District 31.
A canine parade participant smiles at the crowd.
Maryann Zimmerman waves as she walks along Main Street. Zimmerman is running for an open seat in Assembly District 31.
A character in support of Maryann Zimmerman greets parade-goers.
A car travels along Main Street with signage in support of Ann Roe, who is running for a U.S. House of Representatives seat in Congressional District 1.
Ann Roe, at right, walks with supporters along Main Street.
A young parade-goer takes in the festivities.
Cheri Cook, Whitewater, waits Monday morning for the parade to begin.
Eagerly anticipating the parade Monday morning are Everleigh, 2, from left, her mom, Kaitlyn, and brothers, Milo, 4, and Asher, 8. The family is from Jefferson.
Runners in the Whippet City Mile traverse the parade route in advance of the parade.
Runners of all ages tackle the Whippet City Mile.
Runners near the end of the parade route as they enter the intersection of Main and Fremont streets.
Runners focus as they complete the course.
Kelly Schubert, Madison, and her companion “Chewbacca” wait for the parade.
The Smith family, Janesville, wait for the parade. They are Melissa, from left, back row, and Brad, along with Hailey, 17, from left, Kaysten, 3, and Natalie, 11.
Ready for the parade to begin are Roger Johnson, back row, from left, and his wife, Sara. Seated in front are Nevaeh McWilliam, 14; Harper Johnson, 4; Shelby Johnson, 10, and Domenic Kmen, 12. The Family is from Fort Atkinson.
Waiting along Main Street are members of the Hagen family. They are Amy and Nick, standing, and Eileen, seated, from left, Emeline, 8, and Andy. The family is from Whitewater.
Emily Painter, from left, and Jennifer Ford, both of Richmond, occupy their pups, “Luna” and “Tito,” as they wait for the parade.
Whitewater Police Lt. Ryan Taft drives the final vehicle in the parade.