McGREGOR, Texas (KWTX) - For the third year in a row, SpaceX paraded two rockets, one which flew to space, through the streets of downtown McGregor in the annual Founder’s Day parade.

Founder’s Day is an all-day celebration for the community to enjoy its small-town heritage which includes not only a parade, but dance performances, live music and a carnival.

The parade happened Saturday morning and the SpaceX float caught the attention of those lining Main Street.

Laylah Carrillo is a 7th grader at McGregor Junior High and was there as the floats passed.

“I just saw a rocket from SpaceX, and it was super cool, and I loved it because it was like really different,” Carrillo said.

The first was engine a research and development engine that’s never been to space.

The second engine was

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