In this photo from 2016, a patriotic parade entry rides through Washington City during the Cotton Days festivities, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
The community lined the streets for the annual parade which featured fun and varied entries that included city royalty, youth groups, local businesses, patriotic and pioneer tributes, giant tractors and more.
Events were hosted at several locations around Washington City including a pancake breakfast, a festival with carnival-style games, booths and activities, a tractor pull, live entertainment and a classic car show.
Cotton Days is an annual event that pays tribute to the early history of Washington City. Activities are held throughout an almost two-week period, with many activities focusing on historical events and markers in the city.
Cotton Days continues Sunday through May 7; and May 13-14.
May 1 | Fireside “A Trail Through Time,” 6 p.m. | Historical Museum, 25 E Main Street, Washington City
Come and enjoy historic photographs of Washington City’s heritage presented by the Washington City Historic Society. For more information, please contact Sherrie Staheli at 435-229-5239
May 2 | Cotton Days Family Swim Party, 5-8 p.m. | Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City
The Community Center is turning 8 years old, and the community is invited for a night of family fun to celebrate. There will be a variety of activities for the whole family, it will be a night community members won’t want to miss. There will be great discounts for annual memberships and opportunities to win prizes. This evening will provide the whole family with the opportunity to enjoy the facility for free. Water walker balls, foam bubbles, vendor booths, live music and light refreshments all included. For more details please visit cottondays.org
May 7 | Iron Man Pancake Breakfast, 8-10 a.m. | Corner of Main Street and Buena Vista Street, see map for directions
The Ironman 70.3 St. George is coming and Washington City wants everyone to come out and cheer on the participants as they bike through the city. A free pancake breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to show Ironman participants how Washington City supports them.
May 13-14 | Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. | Green Springs Golf Course, 588 N. Green Spring Dr., Washington City
The tournament features a shotgun start in a three-man scramble format. Entry fee is $125 per person for the two-day tournament. Price includes green fees, cart prizes, lunch and the payoff. See the event page for details or call 435-673-7888
Southern Utah Pacific Islander Coalition marches in the Cotton Days parade, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Testing the mettle of the tractors and drivers during the tractor pull event of Cotton Days held in Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Marines of Utah Dixie Detachment 1270 Marine Corps League
lead the Washington City, Cotton Days Parade with a color guard and members
of the detachment following behind the banner, Washington, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by William Fortune, St. George News
Looking down on the Cotton Days festivities, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
A classic car show brings fun and nostalgia to guests of the Cotton Days festivities, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Fancy face painting at Cotton Days, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Children enjoy walk on water balls during the Cotton Days festivities, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Testing the mettle of the tractors and drivers during the tractor pull event of Cotton Days held in Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Pretty princesses and happy youth ride in the Cotton Days parade, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Testing the mettle of the tractors and drivers during the tractor pull event of Cotton Days held in Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Testing the mettle of the tractors and drivers during the tractor pull event of Cotton Days held in Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Pretty princesses ride in the Cotton Days parade, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days parade, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
A classic car show brings fun and nostalgia to guests of the 2016 "Cotton Days" festivities, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Kids climb to great heights on a climbing wall at Cotton Days, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days parade, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
The Washington City Youth Council provides fancy face painting at Cotton Days, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Guests of Cotton Days enjoy musical entertainment, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
This 2016 file photo shows parade participants as they march into the pioneer past at the "Cotton Days" parade, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days parade, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Flags of the United States of America and the United State Marines are carried during the Cotton Days parade, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days parade, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
A patriotic parade entry rides through Washington City during the Cotton Days festivities, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Fancy face painting at Cotton Days, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days parade, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Fancy face painting at Cotton Days, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
A classic car show brings fun and nostalgia to guests of the Cotton Days festivities, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Preparing pancakes during the Cotton Days festivities, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Testing the mettle of the tractors and drivers during the tractor pull event of Cotton Days held in Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Kids get topsy turvy at the Cottons Days festival, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Parade participants march into the pioneer past at the Cotton Days parade, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
A boy and his bubbles on the Cotton Days parade route, Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Testing the mettle of the tractors and drivers during the tractor pull event of Cotton Days held in Washington City, Utah, April 30, 2016 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
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