Wellton Days - Feb. 5th, 2011
This years theme.... "Heart of the Pioneer"
Each year around this time the Town of Wellton has their annual parade & fiesta. We have been lucky to have attended the last few, and the parade just seems to be getting better and bigger each year. The towns folk along with the snowbirds that are in the area support it happily and with enthusiasm. People from the surrounding area also attend coming from the border community of San Luis and the City of Yuma.
Each year the parade has a Grand Marshall. this year it was Jeff and Jane Peters. they have lived in Wellton for the past 30+ years and are teachers. She teaches in the elementary school system and he teaches in the high school system. According to the brochure that was handed out, they have been very involved in the Wellton community from sitting as a council member(he) to organizing trips overseas for students(both).
I have included several photograghs of the parade as it past by us. In all there were 77 events in the parade, from a school marching band, to the 4-H club participating, along with the council of Wellton, the local fire department, police department EMS services. Another that is located here is the US Border Patrol Services.
Prior to the parade everyone is waiting in anticipation!
US Border Patrol Honor Guard
Wellton Fire Department
Another Wellton fire truck
US Border Patrol -show & tell vehicle(very unique)
1929 Model A Police Unit
1947 Buick with Grand Marshalls aboardJeff & Jane Peters
Gadsden Elementary School Marching Band
Girl Scout Troop - so cute!
Broken Box Ranch entry
Shriners Club... always a hit with the crowd!
Mohawk Valley 4-H Club
Just so cute - had to include. Steering was by using a stickSpring Buggy - listed as in the brochure
Of course no parade would be complete without some vintage vehicles.
More vintage vehicles but rodded up!
Kwatsan Tribal Dance Group
Pioneer RV Park EntryThey took the overall parade entry for floats which was the "Sweepstakes" prize.
Pioneer RV Park float entry 
Transportation themefrom stagecoach to cars of the 30's, to hot rods to rocket travel
Rear view of Pioneer RV Park entry
Pioneer RV Park Happy Hour Float
More vintage vehicles - 1925 Ford?
1946 John Deere Tractor
1932 Sterling Howe Fire Truck(only one in existance)
Yuma Barbel Base Submarine Vets
Sun Country RV Park - Wellton
Sun Country RV Park Habitat for Humanity
Sun Country RV Park
Voiture Locale 622 - American Legion Post #19 There were many more entries including the service clubs of Wellton and Yuma. Well organized and proceeded down the main street of Wellton. We had driven the golf cart to the parade site and had an excellent spot to watch the parade.
After the parade ended we went to the VFW(Veterans of Foreign Wars)Club and sat with the park managers. We had a few drinks, and a hamburger. Later on a band showed up and so we stayed a little longer. Excellent music and we had a few dances. Got home shortly after 3 pm.
After the parade ended we went to the VFW(Veterans of Foreign Wars)Club and sat with the park managers. We had a few drinks, and a hamburger. Later on a band showed up and so we stayed a little longer. Excellent music and we had a few dances. Got home shortly after 3 pm.
Much fun had by all!
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