The streets were crowded for the 2023 Hockinson Fun Days Parade Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz

Saturday’s parade and pancake breakfast were among the popular events at this year’s community festival

Area residents were greeted with sunshine Saturday as they attended the 2023 Hockinson Fun Days.

This year’s event was kicked off Friday evening with Bingo games at Hockinson High School. The majority of the events took place on Saturday (June 3), beginning with the traditional Fire District 3 Pancake Breakfast followed by the Marketplace Bazaar, which was open throughout the day.

Antique cars were among the Hockinson Fun Days Parade participants Sunday. Photo by Mike Schultz

Proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast went to support 6-year-old Brantleight Holzman and his family. Brantley lives with congenital heart defects and lung disease. The Men’s Ministry at Brush Prairie Baptist Church and Boy Scout Troop 475 served as volunteers at the Pancake Breakfast.

The Fun Days Parade took place at noon Sunday, with entrants traveling from Hockinson High School to the intersection of NE 182nd Ave. and NE 164th St. Band, floats, vintage cars and other entrants made up this year’s parade participants. The 2023 Grand Marshals were Fire District 3 Chief Steve Wrightson and his wife Tacey.

The 2023 Hockinson Fun Days Parade even included a Taekwondo demonstration. Photo by Mike Schultz

The Country Fair Carnival was held Saturday at the Hockinson Community Center and the Elim Church was the site of a Cruise In. Live music was provided by the Katie Jane Band.

Here’s a look at some photos from the 2023 Hockinson Fun Days, courtesy Mike Schultz (https://www.schultzphotography.com/):

Nate’s Plumbing was well represented at Saturday’s Hockinson Fun Days Parade. Photo by Mike Schultz

Jeff Siebert and Curly The Camel are always a hit at area parades and community festivals. Photo by Mike Schultz

The Hockinson High School Marching Band performed during the Hockinson Fun Days Parade. Photo by Mike Schultz

Fire District 3 Chief Steve Wrightson and wife Tacey were the grand marshals of the 2023 Hockinson Fun Days Parade. Photo by Mike Schultz

No parade would be complete without a Color Guard. Photo by Mike Schultz

The Clark County Fair Equestrian Court is shown here. Photo by Mike Schultz

Volunteer Don Laxson cooks up some pancakes at the Hockinson Fun Days Pancake Breakfast Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz

Brayden Fuller was among those who enjoyed Saturday’s Pancake Breakfast. Photo by Mike Schultz

The Pancake Breakfast is always a mainstay of Hockinson Fun Days. Photo by Mike Schultz

Vancouver Police Department K9 handler Rocky Epperson provided a demonstration at Hockinson Fun Days Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz

Fire District 3 firefighter Bryan Bosch explains to Charlotte Eslick how smoke detectors work. Photo by Mike Schultz

Fire District 3 firefighter Spencer Lieser shows this youngster how to operate a fire hose. Photo by Mike Schultz

Even the animals enjoyed Hockinson Fun Days. Photo by Mike Schultz

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