• Article Photo. The VSHS Marching Band prepared for its DC trip by marching in the Party in the Park Parade.
    The VSHS Marching Band prepared for its DC trip by marching in the Party in the Park Parade.
  • Article Photo. Children try to catch candy tossed from the floats.
    Children try to catch candy tossed from the floats.
  • Article Photo. The parade audience included this doberman.
    The parade audience included this doberman.
  • Article Photo. The Farmers Bank float honored the 20th annual Party in the Park.
    The Farmers Bank float honored the 20th annual Party in the Park.
  • Article Photo. Jr. Grand Marshals rode in two parades, Saturday and Thursday for the Kiddie Parade.
    Jr. Grand Marshals rode in two parades, Saturday and Thursday for the Kiddie Parade.
  • Article Photo. Mayor John Watson rides in the parade.
    Mayor John Watson rides in the parade.
  • Article Photo. Nurse Nancy Farmer...
    Nurse Nancy Farmer...
  • Article Photo. Children rode along on the Snowmobile Association float.
    Children rode along on the Snowmobile Association float.
  • Article Photo. A unicycle rider impressed the crowd.
    A unicycle rider impressed the crowd.
  • Article Photo. The familia pink piggy bank rides with the U.S. Bank staff and their families.
    The familia pink piggy bank rides with the U.S. Bank staff and their families.
  • Article Photo. Balloons from a Party in the Park celebration drift into the sky.
    Balloons from a Party in the Park celebration drift into the sky.
  • Article Photo. Thanks to Brian Larkin for sharing these next few photos with VT readers...
    Thanks to Brian Larkin for sharing these next few photos with VT readers...
  • Article Photo. Many floats honored the 20th Party in the Park.
    Many floats honored the 20th Party in the Park.
  • Article Photo. The Color Guard carried the flags during the parade, and for the National Anthem later.
    The Color Guard carried the flags during the parade, and for the National Anthem later.
  • Article Photo. Nancy Baldwin rode in the parade, and also offered cart rides Saturday.
    Nancy Baldwin rode in the parade, and also offered cart rides Saturday.
  • Article Photo. The Breast Cancer Survivors brought a touch of pink to the parade.
    The Breast Cancer Survivors brought a touch of pink to the parade.
  • Article Photo. Nathaniel Webber's tuba also served as a funhouse mirror as he marched with VHSH band in Parade.
    Nathaniel Webber's tuba also served as a funhouse mirror as he marched with VHSH band in Parade.

    Veterans, local leaders, 20 years' worth of Grand Marshals, along with the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Marching Band, and many organizations, churches, businesses and others helped make the 2011 Party in the Park Parade a special celebration honoring the 20th annual community celebration,