The car show in Ghent, sponsored by the Ghent Crusiers, always brings a large crowd to Belgian American Days  — and it did again this year. Ehann Farris of Taunton took the opportunity to hop inside Lee Kilpatrick’s Rat Rod. As usual, prizes were handed out in various categories. Ghent’s Former Fire Department Chiefs got their notoriety in the annual parade. They are celebrating 115 years of the fire department. The Cracker Jacks Drum Line was one of the music providers in the Ghent Parade on Saturday. On the inflatables was Peyton Beek.Huffin’ and Puffin’ his way through the kids tractor pull was Mason Javers. Butterfly Girls. Reflecting excitement after having their faces painted were: (Left to right), Harper Hjermstad of Ghent, Taryn Myrvik of Minneota and Talia Fier of Minneota. They were all smiles.Three young boys watched the softball tournament at the ball field in Ghent on Saturday; perhaps with thoughts of participating one day.  The tournament ran each day of the Belgian American Days.Keatyn Bouwman makes a leap on an inflatable on the obstacle course. Feeding a goat at the Petting Zoo was Kestler Gillund. Or was it Spiderman — we forget!  Kayla Daniels performs in front of the Ghent Fire Hall following the parade. Buster the Clown entertained the kids along the parade route. Sam Pauley and Traveller, the Dalmatian, rode along with the Ghent Fire Department in the Belgian American Days Parade.

Belgian American Days Photo Album

The car show in Ghent, sponsored by the Ghent Crusiers, always brings a large crowd to Belgian American Days — and it did again this year. Ehann Farris of Taunton took the opportunity to hop inside Lee Kilpatrick’s Rat Rod. As usual, prizes were handed out in various categories.

Ghent’s Former Fire Department Chiefs got their notoriety in the annual parade. They are celebrating 115 years of the fire department.

The Cracker Jacks Drum Line was one of the music providers in the Ghent Parade on Saturday. On the inflatables was Peyton Beek.

Huffin’ and Puffin’ his way through the kids tractor pull was Mason Javers.

Butterfly Girls. Reflecting excitement after having their faces painted were: (Left to right), Harper Hjermstad of Ghent, Taryn Myrvik of Minneota and Talia Fier of Minneota. They were all smiles.

Three young boys watched the softball tournament at the ball field in Ghent on Saturday; perhaps with thoughts of participating one day.

The tournament ran each day of the Belgian American Days.Feeding a goat at the Petting Zoo was Kestler Gillund. Or was it Spiderman — we forget!

Keatyn Bouwman makes a leap on an inflatable on the obstacle course.

Sam Pauley and Traveller, the Dalmatian, rode along with the Ghent Fire Department in the Belgian American Days Parade.

A little tongue action can’t hurt when you’re trying to win. Oakley Norby got into it during the Tractor Pull at Belgian American Days. Photo for the Mascot by Sue Jacobson.

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