Oakland Swedish Festival Parade


The Oakland Swedish Festival Parade. All Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The Oakland Swedish Festival Parade. All Photos Credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Swedish Festival Begins Tomorrow in Oakland


Swedish Festival

James Moseman, Boys State Governor, Rode Through Parade in Style


Boys State Governor James Moseman rode through the parade, waving at the crowd who loudly cheered for him! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Boys State Governor James Moseman rode through the parade, as the crowd applauded him for his accomplishments. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Classic Cars on Main Street After Parade


After the parade, these three cars were parked on Main Street. From left, the owners are, Maurice Johnson, Jim Toohey and Bryan Johnson. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

After the parade, these three cars were parked on Main Street. From left, the owners are, Maurice Johnson, Jim Toohey and Bryan Johnson. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Pearson Takes the Gator Through the Parade


Stan Pearson drove the Oakland Chamber of Commerce's gator through the Swedish Festival Parade. The gator is used during the summer months to water the beautiful hanging baskets on Oakland's Main Street. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Stan Pearson drove the Oakland Chamber of Commerce’s gator through the Swedish Festival Parade. The gator is used during the summer months to water the beautiful hanging baskets on Oakland’s Main Street. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Mockenhaupt Drives the Only Truck in the Swedish Festival Parade


Greg Mockenhaupt drove his truck through the Swedish Festival Parade. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Greg Mockenhaupt drove his truck through the Swedish Festival Parade. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Kommers Drives His Classic Car in Swedish Festival Parade


Ron Kommers drove his car, newly reupholstered, through the Swedish Festival Fair Parade. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Ron Kommers drove his car, newly reupholstered, through the Swedish Festival Fair Parade. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Dala Horse in Swedish Festival Parade


Daly horse went through the Swedish Festival Parade driven through by Zoe Linder. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Daly horse went through the Swedish Festival Parade driven through by Zoe Linder. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Johnson’s Drive in Swedish Festival Parade


Bryan and Lorie Johnson drove their car during the Swedish Festival Parade. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Bryan and Lorie Johnson drove their car during the Swedish Festival Parade. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Blanc Drives Car in Swedish Festival Parade


Cindy Blanc had her classic car in the Swedish Festival Parade. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Cindy Blanc had her classic car in the Swedish Festival Parade. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.