Photos: Rising Sun celebrates first-ever Summer League opening day

(RISING SUN, Ind.) – The Rising Sun community kicked off the Summer League baseball and softball season in a unique way on Saturday. 

The first-ever Rising Sun Opening Day and Ballpark Party served as a community event as well as a fundraiser.

It was organized by Rising Sun Main Street along with Abby Fox and Jamie Works.

A baseball-themed parade took place morning and community members got to vote on which float they liked most.

Each vote was $1 and the funds all went toward the little league for operational costs.

Organizer Abby Fox said the voting contest raised $2,165 and the 8U Softball team was the winning float. The second place finisher was 8U Baseball.

The parade was followed by a picnic on the riverfront, a baseball and softball gear swap, and vendors and games at the ball fields.

Photo Gallery provided by FOXFX Photography and Rising Sun Main Street