Kids on decorated bikes are the traditional finale of the parade.

Parade watchers of all ages found something to enjoy this morning, from the Shriner clowns to an American eagle on roller skates to Scouts throwing candy. As Exchange Club members worked feverishly behind the scenes to pull off another seamless event in Lake Highlands, Ukrainian Club dancers charmed the crowd with their colorful costumes. They led the procession as Grand Marshals in honor of their country’s freedom fight.

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Students from Lake Highlands High School’s various student groups, including the cheerleaders, Wranglers, Highlandettes, Bell Boys and football team were on hand, but they were vastly outnumbered along the curbside by the smiling faces and sweaty heads of small children and their parents – many of whom graduated as Wildcats themselves. Thanks for keeping this tradition alive, Exchange Club.

Ukrainian Club dancers led the parade as Grand Marshals.

Kids in red, white and blue lined the parade route along Church Road.

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  • Carol Toler

    Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.