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Atlanta Fall Festival parade
[September 22, 2026]
Though it was cloudy Sunday
with occasional sprinkles earlier in the day, the rain held off for
the Atlanta Fall Festival parade. With 2026 being the 100th
anniversary of Route 66, the festival theme was “Celebrating America
on Route 66.”
The American Legion led the way
followed by Country Aire Restaurant owners Nick and Lumi Bekteshi,
who were the Grand Marshalls.
Next up were a few fire engines, police cars and ambulances.
Others in the parade included area
businesses, churches and organizations. The Eminence Christian
Church decorated their float to reflect the Route 66 theme.
Several kids also rode decorated bicycles and mowers along the
parade route. Other kids were on the 4H float.
Representing Heartland Community College were some students and
staff plus the Heartland Hawk.
The Shriners provided some
entertainment as they drove their tiny cars in circles and had the
Bloomington Shrine Club Calliope Unit right behind them playing a
tune.
Another tune was played by someone
on the bagpipes.
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Royalty in the parade included the
newly crowned Atlanta Fall Festival Princess River Bechtel and
Prince Memphis Hallstein in addition to 2026 Logan County Fair Queen
Grace Carter, Junior Miss Falyn Farmer and Little Miss Finley
Farmer.
Logan County elected officials and a few candidates for office in
the upcoming election were others representing the county.
With the anniversary of Route 66, there were several vintage cars
like Model T’s and Impalas.
Near the end were several people riding horseback.
The Atlanta Fall Festival parade was a great way to celebrate
America on Route 66.
Atlanta Fall Festival parade photo slideshow part 1
Atlanta Fall Festival parade photo slideshow part 2
[Angela Reiners]
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