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Polk County Living Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 29, 2015 7A Bringing ‘Krazy’ back LUKAS EGGEN/Itemizer-Observer A couple dances to the music at Tony’s Bike Night Satur- day, the last of Summerfest’s activities in downtown Dal- las before moving to Dallas City Park on Sunday. Photos by Lukas Eggen and Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer DALLAS — Not fire, not rain. Nothing was going to dampen the spirit of “Krazy Dayz” during Summerfest 2015, though Mother Na- ture tried her best. Friday night’s 250-acre field fire near Monmouth canceled the return of Dallas Fire Department’s hydrocart races and made for a long day for Dallas’ volunteer contingent. Then, as a followup act, it rained — poured at times — on Saturday’s Summerfest parade in downtown Dallas. Chelsea Metcalfe, the ex- ecutive director of event host Dallas Area Visitors Center, just smiled at the sky and mused that it was better than 105-degree heat. Indeed. As ill-timed as it was, the brief break from JOLENE GUZMAN/Itemizer-Observer The National Guard’s zip line was one of the more popular activities during Summerfest’s three-day run downtown. the heat was welcome. And it didn’t deter the au- dience, which came pre- pared with umbrellas and hoods. Soon, the sun broke through the clouds and crowds gathered again to hear live entertainment at the Polk County Courthouse lawn. Lines once again formed for the Oregon Army National Guard’s zip line and laser tag game. It was like the rain never happened, and Summerfest marched on with its third day. Dallas’ biggest annual celebration concluded Sun- day with Dallas Rotary’s breakfast, a car show and Art in the Park — and yes, a few sprinkles along the way. Summerfest Parade awards Best in Show, adult division: Main Auto Body Best in Show, junior division: M.O.M Dance Company Best Float, adult division: First place: Main Auto Body; Second place: CASA of Polk County Third place: American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 20 Best Float, Junior Division: First place: Mission to Kindness; Second place: Blue Dolphins Swim Team Marching/Walking groups: First place: France School of Dance; Second place: Parkside Self Defense; Third place: Dallas Fire & EMS accompanied by Oregon Defense Force bag pipes and drums Antique Car/Truck: First place: The Car Shop; Second place: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3203 Musical Group: First place: Ignite Youth, Valley Life Center Antique Tractor/Farm Vehicle: First place: Krazy Kids Koral; Second place: Polk County Historical Society, Gerlinger lumber carrier Commercial Vehicle: First place: Goodwill Industries of Columbia Willamette; Second place: Van Well Timber Adult animals, Best Western Theme: First place: Mountain Man and Native American Wife Junior Animals, Best Parade Theme: First place: Dawntae Bault Junior Animals, Unique Costume or Animal: First place: Teacup and Maria Brown Junior Animals, Best Cart or Wagon: First place: Hannah and Pocket JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Some parade participants delivered candy directly to kids along the parade route Sat- urday. It’s a good thing because with the rain, those treats were at risk of getting soggy. JOLENE GUZMAN /Itemizer-Observer Not everyone was thrilled with the rain. This parade entry was one umbrella short. JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer JOLENE GUZMAN/ Itemizer-Observer Lizard Love Rescue gave people a chance to get up close and personal with some slith- ery creatures, like these snakes, during Summerfest’s parade. Remember the 1980s? The crew at Main Auto Body does with its Best in Show float fea- turing ’80s rocker look alikes, a boom box, Pac Man and Rubik’s Cubes.