Suds N' Sun '23

The Soap Box races were held along Main Avenue in Soap Lake.

Some of the Soap Box race finishes were closer than others.

SLPD Chief Ryan Cox said he was glad to have the kids out for the Soap Box races again and hopes to continue the fun for years to come.

Most of the day’s festivities were consolidated to the Main Avenue strip in Soap Lake from SR 17 to Division Street.

Vendors interacted with festival attendees, talking about their goods or services and sharing conversation.

In order to go as fast as possible, children in the soap box races leaned forward in their cars to have the least resistance as possible.

Soap Lake Police Department Chief Ryan Cox, back, poses with the winners of the Soap Box races. From left to right in the front, Langstyn Rhoads, 9, Rayginn Baughman, 9, and Eli Leenhouts, 11.

The Seattle Cossacks, a motorcycle stunt and drill team, returned to Soap Lake streets for the second year in a row.

Members of the crowd said they loved the Cossacks’ performance.

The Seattle Cossacks have been around since 1935 making this their 85th season.

Three people lay underneath a wood ramp while two Cossacks hold a third up in the air for the motorcycle rider to go through.

The Seattle Cossacks are the last group of their kind in the nation, according to group members.

Cossacks Captain Sam Chedester, interacting with the crowd and seeing the smiles on their faces is his favorite part of performing.

The Grand Marshal of the parade, Soap Lake Police Officer Trevor Jones, rode the Batcopter during the 2023 Suds N’ Sun celebration.

The parade earned smiles from attendees as well as participants celebrating the Independence Day weekend.

A group of women rode horses during the parade.

Despite the heat, everyone seemed happy to be a part of the Suds N’ Sun parade.

Children were so excited to pick up candy during the parade.