Post 10 of the Lincoln AmVets Float honored veterans. PHOTO BY MARGARET THOMSEN

Pictured is Lincoln Mayor Trent Wentzien sitting on his "throne” as he was escorted down the parade route by wife Deb Wentzein. The sign proudly proclaimed: “Wentzien Hardware since 1909. The ‘old’ plumber is pooped, but loves to watch his grandkids!" PHOTO BY MARGARET THOMSEN

Vespera/Olivet Masonic Lodge #340 honored Richard Klinefelter as a 50 Year Member. PHOTO BY MARGARET THOMSEN

Vespera/Olivet Masonic Lodge #340 honored Richard Klinefelter as a 50 Year Member. PHOTO BY MARGARET THOMSEN

Cooper proudly rode his patriotically decorated bike in the Lincoln 140th Celebration. PHOTO BY MARGARET THOMSEN

Pictured is Lincoln's First Fire Equipment. It was built in the 1860s and purchased by Lincoln in 1919. PHOTO BY MARGARET THOMSEN

Lincoln Salem Church Float proclaimed, "For God So Loved the World That He Gave His Only Son". PHOTO BY MARGARET THOMSEN

Elkahir Shrine Temple Oriental Band of Waterloo-Cedar Rapids is a familiar sight and sound in parades. PHOTO BY MARGARET THOMSEN

And what would a parade be without a political entry? Luke Dvorak for Sheriff was the only candidate in the Lincoln 140th parade. PHOTO BY MARGARET THOMSEN