Coverage of the 2026 Gregory 4th of July Parade continues here. See other posts at stockbridgecommunitynews.com for the lead-up to the parade and views of the crowd.

As the sun began peeking out from behind the clouds, the 51st annual Gregory 4th of July Parade was off and running. Master of ceremonies Gordie Kunzelman announced each entry in the parade as they traversed down Main Street and onto M-106 in Gregory. In addition to honoring this year’s grand marshal, Chief Wendy Hause of the UTFD, this year’s parade boasted just shy of 50 entries—from trucks and flatbed floats to Legion members and kids on decorated bikes. And did we mention tractors? Not surprisingly, there were lots and lots of tractors, some old and some new. Some towing and some just showing off on their own. No rural parade is complete with equestrian entries, and Gregory’s parade gladly complied. Even the pooper scooper had fun trying to coax people into volunteering for his job next year!

Below is a list of parade entries followed by photos from the event. Apologies for any entries we were not able to photograph. The sheer number of entries, and occasionally the angle of the sun, made it difficult to get usable photos of every entry.

All photos by Judy Williams and Mary Jo David

• Ray Gillem drives a 1951 Willy Jeep and Trailer dressed in 4th Division Military Police paint. Riding shotgun is John Tongusi, USMC.
• Kids Decorated Bikes including contest winners Brinleigh G. (1st Place), Emelia S. (2nd Place), Olivia H. (3rd Place).
• Jenn Szatkowski for Unadilla Trustee.
• Eaton Community Bank making a difference.
• Baton twirler Malin Stokes, reigning state champ, two-time national champion and multiple medal winner at world championships in Italy.
• Jason Woolford for state representative.
• Rock Realty, Top 3 in Livingston County three years in a row.
• Gentle Reins Farm celebrates and explores nature by horseback riding.
• Scott Humrich 1976 Chevy Custom Deluxe 20.
• Stockbridge Community Education Softball: U12, U10, and U8. Let’s play ball!
• Larry Oesterle’s 1933 Chevrolet 2-door sedan
• Brian and Cheri Grosshans 1928 Ford 4-door.
• The Grosshans family’s 1953 John Deere 70.
• Wallo Farms, Bob Wallo and family: 1966 Internationa Harvester 1206 with family in American wagon.
• Kurt & Kate Morehouse: Wallo Farms 1972 International Harvester 1466.
• Travis Pietsch: Wallo Farms 1972 International Harvester 1468.
• The Gray’s “Green Envy,” 1972 Chevy Nova with a big block engine.
• Chayce, Landon: 1954 John Deere Model 50 (Fez’s Powerwashing).
• Allen Halliiday’s ’52 Fab: Offroad fabrication, maintenance, mud-racing, small engine repair.
• John Wilson: Wilson Towing & Recovery LLC’s 84 S-10 big block flat-bed tow truck for lockouts, jumpstarts, towing and more.
• Creature Control’s Jurassic Park float.
• Douglas Johnson’s “B” Day today: 1960s Ford 631 Workmaster
• Keiser Farms 1937 John Deere BN with restored wagon.
• F&J Trucking: 1974 Allis Chalmers 200 driven by grandson Brandon Blanchard and hauling family and friends in loving memory of Freddy Noll.
• Fred Noll, accompanied by wife Marge, drives a 1977 International 686.
• Mike Hill: Allis Chalmers grader.
• Alan Hill: 1948 John Deer B.
• Michaela Hill: 1953 Ferguson 30.
• William Topping: 1966 Oliver 1950 restored in 2023 with a Detroit Diesel.
• Mitchell Topping: 1977 Allis Chalmers 7580 restored in 2016. Has a Cummins Repower. Special Spruce Goose riding along.
• Smith Family’s 1941 John Deere B, driven by James Smith.
• Smith Family’s 1965 International Harvester 656, driven by Dylan Smith and his lovely cousin Brooklyn Heinz.
• Robbie Wallen: 1963 Farmall 706. Sold new at CG Lantis & Sons.
• Brantley Tatar: 1972 International 1066.
• Trinity Lutheran Church of Pinckney VBS.
• Jack Reilly with Uncle Dirt & Aunt Lisa in 2008 Mustang: Proud American in a long line of Reillys who have served our country.
• Eli riding for America’s 250th birthday.
• The Country Pub Ballstars community kickball league
• Keith & Terrie Broesamle: 1979 CJ-5 Jeep.
• Joe Rentsch & Treelane Lawncare: Livingston County’s premier lawn and landscapting company.
• Kristina Lyke for Judge.
• Putnam Township Fire Department, Engine 51.
• SAESA Fire Department, Engine 1042
• Unadilla Township Fire Department, Engine 761
• Unadilla Township Public Safety
• 2026 Grand Marshal: Chief Wendy House celebrates 30 years with the Unadilla Township Fire Department.

Look for other parade coverage online, including photos from highlights at the start of the parade and pictures from the sidelines, at StockbridgeCommunityNews.com.