The weather was beautiful for the last day of this year’s Mentone Egg Festival. The sun shined on all of the visitors Saturday morning as the parade marched downtown. This year’s parade started at 11 a.m. and most of the floats followed along with the theme of “There is no Place Like Home.”

The parade was led by the Indiana Patriot Guard, the group escorted the flags while riding their motorcycles. This year’s Parade Marshal was Paul Haist. Haist, 90, was a past member and president of the Mentone Chamber of Commerce. He also is active member of the Mentone United Methodist Church.

Many other groups, organizations and Mentone Egg Festival royalty made appearances in the parade. Awards and trophies were handed out for the best floats of each category. Winners are as follows.

Best Color Guard Unit

First Place — Indiana Patriot Gaurd

Best Themed Float

First Place —  Miss Chick contestant, Callaway Waldo

Second Place – The American Legion Post 49

Best Kids Float

First Place —  First Baptist Church

Best Marching Float

First Place —  Sacred Heart School

Best Miscellaneous Float

First Place —  Boy Scouts Troop 782

Best Antique Vehicle

First Place —  Hoosier A Ford Club

Best Farm Equipment

First Place —  Norm Stemner