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Washington’s 78th Ridiculous Days, in photos

Kalen McCain

Jun. 11, 2025 11:24 am

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WASHINGTON — Washington’s 78th Ridiculous Days were a blast last week. And despite unfavorable forecasts, there was no rain on the annual parade, nor any of the numerous other activities as community members gathered for the long-beloved town festival.

Members of the Washington Municipal Band, wearing a colorful variety of mismatched hats and other headwear, perform during the 78th Washington Ridiculous Days June 7, 2025. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
Members of the Washington Municipal Band, wearing a colorful variety of mismatched hats and other headwear, perform during the 78th Washington Ridiculous Days June 7, 2025. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
Bryson Priest flies down a slide at the end of an inflatable obstacle course during Washington's 78th Ridiculous Days celebration in Central Park. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
Bryson Priest flies down a slide at the end of an inflatable obstacle course during Washington's 78th Ridiculous Days celebration in Central Park. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
A Foam Mega Blaster by Absolute Science at Washington's Ridiculous Days celebration this year provided fun for all ages. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
A Foam Mega Blaster by Absolute Science at Washington's Ridiculous Days celebration this year provided fun for all ages. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
Younger attendees to the 78th Ridiculous Days in Washington watch intently as their cars race down a pinewood derby track set up in Washington's square. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
Younger attendees to the 78th Ridiculous Days in Washington watch intently as their cars race down a pinewood derby track set up in Washington's square. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
Washington State Bank employees, dressed as characters from the world of Nintendo's Super Mario Bros, toss an item to one eager parade-goer at Washington's 78th Ridiculous Days June 7, 2025. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
Washington State Bank employees, dressed as characters from the world of Nintendo's Super Mario Bros., toss an item to one eager parade-goer at Washington's 78th Ridiculous Days June 7, 2025. (Kalen McCain/The Union)

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