SWEEPSTAKES AWARD... The “Watervliet on Safari” community float earned the top award at the Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Riding atop the float are Miss Watervliet 1st Runner-up Kassandra Riggs, 2nd Runner-up/Miss Congeniality Shelby Schlipp, Co-Mr. Watervliet Felipe Garcia, Little Miss Firecracker 2025 Saige Smith and Little Mr. Firecracker 2025 Easton Yerington. Watervliet’s tow vehicle (not shown) received the King’s Award. (TCR photo by Sheila Schultz)