(Neola, IA) — ‘Hoo Doo Days’ is a yearly weekend event celebration in Neola filled with fun for the whole family, and this year it is celebrating it’s 80th anniversary.
Originally created as an event to welcome home soldiers from World War II, event manager Alicia Kreikemeier says the event has blossomed into much more:
All the fun kicks off with a barbecue competition:
The family-wide event continues into Sunday:
Monday commences with one of the biggest small-town parades around:
The yearly event draws hundreds of people from all around for a great way to celebrate the holiday weekend.








