Kiddie Parade and petting zoo offer Saturday fun for Bemidji youngsters
Kiddos had an eventful Saturday morning with the Bemidji Jaycees' annual Kiddie Parade followed by a petting zoo at the Lake Bemidji waterfront as Water Carnival events continue.
Children throw candy to parade-goers along Lake Boulevard during a Kiddie Parade on Saturday, July 6, 2024, as part of the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
BEMIDJI 鈥� Youngsters had an eventful Saturday morning with the Bemidji Jaycees' annual Kiddie Parade followed by a petting zoo at the Lake Bemidji waterfront as Water Carnival events continue.
There was nothing but smiles as the kiddos strolled down Lake Boulevard onto Sixth Street for the parade, featuring everything from four-wheelers to wagons decked out in patriotic decor.
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Parade-goers wave to participants as they make their way along Lake Boulevard during a Kiddie Parade on Saturday, July 6, 2024, as part of the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
The kiddie parade led to the Entertainment Tent at the waterfront, where kids got to pet and interact with farm animals.
Children pet goats at the petting zoo on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Lake Bemidji waterfront during the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
To wrap up the week of carnival festivities, the Grand Parade will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. It will start at the intersection of 15th Street and Beltrami Avenue and travel south on Beltrami Avenue, turn west on Fifth Street for one block and then head north along Minnesota Avenue, ending again on 15th Street.
Down at the Entertainment Tent, Elvis tribute artist Sean Wallin will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by the Bad Campers from 8 p.m. to midnight for those 21 and older on Saturday, July 6. North Star Trivia will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by live music from Dynamic Sound Productions from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
The midway will open at 1 p.m. each day and be open until 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, and close at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. Bingo will also open daily at 1 p.m. through Sunday, July 7.
A parade participant gets pulled in a festive wagon along Lake Boulevard during a Kiddie Parade on Saturday, July 6, 2024, as part of the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
A child pets a turkey at the petting zoo on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Lake Bemidji waterfront during the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
Children enjoy the petting zoo on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Lake Bemidji waterfront during the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
A child pets a sheep at the petting zoo on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Lake Bemidji waterfront during the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
A child has her bag open for candy on Lake Boulevard during a Kiddie Parade on Saturday, July 6, 2024, as part of the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
A child drives his toy four-wheeler along Lake Boulevard during a Kiddie Parade on Saturday, July 6, 2024, as part of the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
Miss United States Agriculture waves to parade-goers along Lake Boulevard during a Kiddie Parade on Saturday, July 6, 2024, as part of the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
A child drives his toy four-wheeler along Lake Boulevard during a Kiddie Parade on Saturday, July 6, 2024, as part of the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
Children reach to feed a sheep at the petting zoo on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Lake Bemidji waterfront during the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
Children enjoy seeing the bunnies at the petting zoo on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Lake Bemidji waterfront during the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
People pet a sheep at the petting zoo on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Lake Bemidji waterfront during the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
A child pets a cow at the petting zoo on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Lake Bemidji waterfront during the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
A child pets a sheep at the petting zoo on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Lake Bemidji waterfront during the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
Bruce the sheep poses for the camera at the petting zoo on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Lake Bemidji waterfront during the Bemidji Jaycees鈥� 80th Annual Water Carnival.
Charley Gilbert / Bemidji Pioneer
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Charley is a multimedia reporter for the Bemidji Pioneer covering outdoor and human interests stories. She graduated from Bemidji State University in 2024 with a bachelor's in Communication Studies.
Raised in Ham Lake, Minnesota, she has always enjoyed being outside in nature, which is one of the many reasons why she has decided to stay in Bemidji. When she is not outside, she can be found learning new recipes, reading books and spending time with friends.
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