Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Rodeo Festival activities conducted on Friday, Sept. 2 and Saturday, Sept. 3 were well attended and helped to build excitement leading into the annual event at the rodeo arena. Spectators lined Main Street and the downtown plaza early Saturday, Sept. 3 for the rodeo parade, organized by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. The All American Cowgirl Chicks led the parade and several organizations entered floats.