
The 57th version of the annual event took place Saturday along NE Highway 99
The Sounds of Freedom once again rang in Hazel Dell Saturday as the 57th annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands returned with area bands, parade floats, classic vehicles and other participants.
The Hazel Dell Salmon Creek Business Association presented the 2023 Hazel Parade of Bands on Saturday (May 20).
Photographer Mike Schultz captured these images of this year’s event for Clark County Today:



















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