A grateful parade-goer hands over a toonie.
Evelyn Hambly.
Isabella and Zofia Kowalski.
A member of the Oriental Shrine Band of Hamilton.
Bob Bryden on guitar.
A hungry festival-goer samples a gyro.
Cayley Bartlett.
Artist Sarah Joncas.
Jordan Higgins cools down with a tasty treat during Cactus Festival. Among the many activities were the Thursday evening parade, bands, an interactive reptile show, baby contest, Indie X, a rope skipping team, kids' shows, the Tiger-Cats special events team and Robertson Amusements.
A scary face.
Jenna Rucchin.
Vendor Alex Markakis.
Parade organizer Donna Graham with daughter Rita May greet Canadian Idol Brian Melo at the start of the parade.
Hamilton Conservation Authority.
Canada Post.
The Salvation Army Band.
Indie X performers.
A grateful parade-goer hands over a toonie.
...A grateful parade-goer hands over a toonie.
The Dundas Cactus Festival was back on the streets of the Valley Town for the 33rd time last weekend.
Cactus parade winners
The winners in the Cactus Festival Parade this year are as follows: Overall Best Float, Dundas Girls Softball, runner-up Dundas Calvin Christian. Overall Best Effort winner Dundas District Civitan and runner-up Merit Insurance. Best Effort By Local Business winner Dundas Animal Hospital and runner-up Hanes Corn Maze. Best Effort Children's Category winner St. Marks Cooperative Nursery School and runner-up Dundas School of Dance. Most Original Entry winner Dundas Red Hat Hooters and runner-up, St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dogs. Best Theme winner St. Paul's United Church and runner Up Rockton Fair
If you are interested in participating with any of the many aspects of the Cactus Parade, or joining the January Beach Dance Committee call Donna Graham at 905-628-0838 or www.dundascactusparade.com.
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