Golden Days, WEIO, Red Green Regatta, and the Botanical Gardens
What an extremely busy weekend we’ve had! This past weekend was Golden Days here in Fairbanks. Golden Days began as a way of honoring Fairbanks’ past. The city celebrates the discovery of gold - by Felix Pedro - on July 22, 1902, in a nearby creek. The discovery of gold is what led to the development of Fairbanks.
Golden Days is a week-long affair, but the weekend is when most of the residents of Fairbanks and the surrounding area come out to enjoy the festivities. As an added bonus, WEIO (World Eskimo-Indian Olympics) was also being held, which means there were many events to attend or participate in.
Steve had to work on Saturday, but that didn’t stop me from driving down to the start of the Golden Days Parade to check out the floats and different groups of participants. The morning was quite dismal, with grey skies and periods of drizzling rain. It was a bit on the chilly side too.
The many parade participants gathered at the Carlson Center and lined up for their march through town. I found a spot on the sidewalk, along with hundreds of others. The sun even made an appearance, despite the ominous clouds dotting the sky. The warmth on my face felt heavenly.
These Ladies Enjoyed their Ride!
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