• Article Photo. Familes make their way down 4th Street during the Kiddie Parade.
    Familes make their way down 4th Street during the Kiddie Parade.
  • Article Photo. Nash Davis drives the Kiddie Parade route with little brother Tripp.
    Nash Davis drives the Kiddie Parade route with little brother Tripp.
  • Article Photo. Viking football players toss small signed footballs into the crowd.
    Viking football players toss small signed footballs into the crowd.
  • Article Photo. Norina Butler enjoys a hot dog before the Kiddie Parade begins.
    Norina Butler enjoys a hot dog before the Kiddie Parade begins.
  • Article Photo. Dane Lutz rides in the parade.
    Dane Lutz rides in the parade.
  • Article Photo. Eli Fairbanks drives 'Mater' as he pulls another child in the parade.
    Eli Fairbanks drives 'Mater' as he pulls another child in the parade.
  • Article Photo. Children and bikes fill the Farmers Bank parking lot as the Kiddie Parade is about to begin.
    Children and bikes fill the Farmers Bank parking lot as the Kiddie Parade is about to begin.
  • Article Photo. Maryn Purdy, 3, applauds the jugglers from mom Wendy's shoulders; dad Matt is on the right.
    Maryn Purdy, 3, applauds the jugglers from mom Wendy's shoulders; dad Matt is on the right.

The rain stayed away and the crowds filled the parking lot at Farmers Bank, Fourth Street and the courthouse lawn Thursday evening for the beginning of the 2014 Party in the Park. 

After the free dinner of hot dogs and chips at the bank, the children rode bikes, scooters and other vehicles to the courthouse, where jugglers, music and a variety of activities awaited. 

The three-day celebration continues Friday with the Party in Pink 5K, then more activities at Riverside Park.

See more photos HERE.