Gene Gardner piloted the parade of flag to start Saturday's Moran Day parade in 2023. Here, Gardner salutes the flag during the national anthem. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register
Pristine weather conditions greeted throngs of festival-goers Saturday for the annual Moran Day Celebration.
The Pearson Towing float mirrored this year’s “Wizard of Oz” theme Saturday for the Moran Day celebration, “There’s No Place Like Home.” Dressed as “Oz” characters are Lucas Wheeler, as the Tin Man, Loralei Pearson as the Cowardly Lion, Bentlee Tekesy as Scarecrow, Amara Wheeler as the Wicked Witch, Ava Wheeler as a Flying Monkey and Gracelynn Pearson as Dorothy. They were accompanied by Allen Pearson. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register
Merrill Hodgden, left, and David Ensminger toss the last of their candy supply during the Moran Day parade Saturday. Hodgden and Ensminger were accompanied by Jim Mueller on a float sponsored by Marmaton Masonic Lodge.Photo by Richard Luken / Iola RegisterMorgen Kinzer pets a baby goat at a petting zoo at the Moran City Park, one of several attractions for Moran Day.Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register
