Ava Wheeler, left, finishes off a popsicle during the parade while riding alongside Lorelai Pearson on the Pearson Towing float during the LaHarpe Day parade. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register
Fun and games kept festival-goers of all ages occupied in the summer heat Saturday with the annual LaHarpe Days celebration.LaHarpe’s Larry Laird was accompanied by his dog Cooper as they howled and serenaded the crowd during the parade. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola RegisterRory Peck of Fort Scott was among the youngsters hunting candy thrown by the passing floats. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register