135th Gillespie County Fair Parade on the march

The Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department raised the American flag over the starting point of the Gillespie County Fair Parade on Friday morning at 10 a.m. Beneath the flag, the Harper High School Marching band prepared to lead the annual parade.

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August 31, 2023

Harper Siddens waved to the passing floats during the parade.

Liston Tronstad, left, and Ryann Hill snacked on cookies while watching the 135th Fair Parade on Friday morning, Aug. 25. — Standard-Radio Post/Brent Burgess

The 135th Gillespie County Fair Court took a breather at the end of the parade following a hot morning on the fair float. Pictured are Fair Queen Addison Hahn and Duchesses Addison Schoessow and Audrey Williams.

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