Grand Forks Kids Parade full of stars, stripes and smiles

Carts, big wheels, and even a toddler bed on wheels got a patriotic transformation for the Kids Parade that crawled down third street in Grand Forks Saturday afternoon.

Looking at some of the “floats” there was evidence of parent’s constant support from elaborate designs to carefully chosen outfits complimenting their cars.

One of the parents acted as a water boy to keep the stars of the parade hydrated. The children made their way down the street giving their best smiles and waving.

Arriving at the Town Square they were greeted by the smell of food trucks and the Grand Forks band.

1/10: Big wheels and carts line up for the beginning of the parade in downtown Grand Forks, ND on July 4, 2015. (Grand Forks herald/ Joshua Komer)

2/10: Bella Walker, left, and Alainna walker sit in their big wheel after the parade in downtown Grand Forks, ND on July 4, 2015. (Grand Forks herald/ Joshua Komer)

3/10: Jayce Grafenauer, left, and Max Grafenauer drive down the sidewalk to get in line for the parade in downtown Grand Forks, ND on July 4, 2015. (Grand Forks herald/ Joshua Komer)

4/10: Sonja O'Neill and her dog Lulu pose for a picture in downtown Grand Forks, ND on July 4, 2015. (Grand Forks herald/ Joshua Komer)

5/10: Walter Butzer talks to a food truck owner in downtown Grand Forks, ND on July 4, 2015. (Grand Forks herald/ Joshua Komer)

6/10: Adam Chambers, far left, and Tiffany Chambers, far right put the final touches on their kids costumes Brynlee Chambers, 2, center, and Evan 8 months, center right as their dog Buster, waits for the parade to begin in downtown Grand Forks, ND on July 4, 2015. (Grand Forks herald/ Joshua Komer)

7/10: Kenny Przybyla, 7, takes a drink of water before starting the parade in downtown Grand Forks, ND on July 4, 2015. (Grand Forks herald/ Joshua Komer)

8/10: Brynlee Chambers, 2, walks down the street in preparation of the parade in downtown Grand Forks, ND on July 4, 2015. (Grand Forks herald/ Joshua Komer)

9/10: From left, Brynlee Griffin, 4, Mason Griffin, 7, and Gabe Wood, 6, smile for a picture before the parade in downtown Grand Forks, ND on July 4, 2015. (Grand Forks herald/ Joshua Komer)

10/10: Ethan Edvall sits in a cart waiting for the parade to start in downtown Grand Forks, ND on July 4, 2015. (Grand Forks herald/ Joshua Komer)