Thank you, LaPorte Jaycees! Photo by Dennis Proud.

Thank you, LaPorte Jaycees! Photo by Dennis Proud.

New Prairie High band members looking sharp in the LaPorte parade. Photo by Dennis Proud
New Prairie High band members looking sharp in the LaPorte parade. Photo by Dennis Proud
Horses with fancy hardware in the LaPorte Jaycees Fourth of July Parade. Photo by Dennis Proud

Horses with fancy hardware in the LaPorte Jaycees Fourth of July Parade. Photo by Dennis Proud

The guy in the middle has the biggest job with the biggest flag. Photo by Mike Kellems.

The guy in the middle has the biggest job with the biggest flag. Photo by Mike Kellems.

The LaCrosse Lady Tigers softball team, Sectional champs, rode a fire truck in LaPorte's Fourth of July Parade. Photo by Mike Kellems

The LaCrosse Lady Tigers softball team, Sectional champs, rode a fire truck in LaPorte

Some people really come prepared for the parade -- this group even brought their own port-a-potty. Photo by Mike Kellems.

Some people really come prepared for the parade -- this group even brought their own port-a-potty. Photo by Mike Kellems.

Friendly waves from young parade enthusiasts. Photo by Mike Kellems.

Friendly waves from young parade enthusiasts. Photo by Mike Kellems.

A friendly rival has a shutter showdown with the WNLP photographer. Photo by Mike Kellems.

A friendly rival has a shutter showdown with the WNLP photographer. Photo by Mike Kellems.