"We Love You Josh!" Birthday Parade Reactions: Gallery Four (more than 20 photos)

The best part of being a roving photographer during the recent birthday parade for Josh Riggs was surely watching his reaction to the procession of friends, family and others who went out of their way to make his celebration extra special.

"We Love You Josh!" Birthday Parade Reactions: Gallery Four (more than 20 photos)

The best part of being a roving photographer during the recent birthday parade for Josh Riggs was surely watching his reaction to the procession of friends, family and others who went out of their way to make his celebration extra special.

This Old Truck: A love story

There was an elevated level of nostalgia for Bubba Johnson during Saturday’s annual homecoming parade in Olive Hill as he watched his race-driver son crawl along Tom T. Hall Boulevard in a vintage pickup truck.

This Old Truck: A love story

There was an elevated level of nostalgia for Bubba Johnson during Saturday's annual homecoming parade in Olive Hill as he watched his race-driver son crawl along Tom T. Hall Boulevard in a vintage pickup truck.

Olive Hill "I LOVE" Parade 50th Anniversary second wave!

Saturday’s parade in Olive Hill, which marked the 50th Anniversary of the Tom T. Hall Homecoming, featured an incredible number of participants.

Olive Hill "I LOVE" Parade 50th Anniversary second wave!

Saturday's parade in Olive Hill, which marked the 50th Anniversary of the Tom T. Hall Homecoming, featured an incredible number of participants.

Olive Hill "I LOVE" Parade June 29, 2019

Horses have been a tradition for many generations for some families in western Carter County, a past proudly reflected in Saturday’s 50th Anniversary celebration honoring native son Tom T. Hall.

Olive Hill "I LOVE" parade - in the lineup

Participants in the 2019 Olive Hill “I LOVE” parade lined up early, often seeking shade anywhere they could find it, while stocking their floats and vehicles with cold water, frozen treats, candy and more.

Olive Hill - First wave of 2019 "I LOVE" parade

Spectators along the parade route cheered for young and old alike as the 2109 Olive Hill homecoming parade got underway along Tom T. Hall Boulevard.

Olive Hill - First wave of 2019 "I LOVE" parade

Spectators along the parade route cheered for young and old alike as the 2109 Olive Hill homecoming parade got underway along Tom T. Hall Boulevard.

Olive Hill "I LOVE" parade - in the lineup

Participants in the 2019 Olive Hill "I LOVE" parade lined up early, often seeking shade anywhere they could find it, while stocking their floats and vehicles with cold water, frozen treats, candy and more.

Olive Hill "I LOVE" Parade June 29, 2019

Horses have been a tradition for many generations for some families in western Carter County, a past proudly reflected in Saturday's 50th Anniversary celebration honoring native son Tom T. Hall.