A patriotic display of a variety of entries adorned the Gann Valley 140th Celebration Parade on Saturday morning.
Michelle Schwiedop and Dulcy Sinkie sold Gann Valley merchandise during the event.
At Leap to Lane, attendees cooled off with the over-spray from the fireman’s challenge between Wessington Springs and Woonsocket Volunteer Fire Departments on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
The Gann Valley Community Center served as a much-needed cooling off point for parade goers while they enjoyed concessions served by Buffalo County 4-Hers.
Hadley Weber and Hayden Bultsma cooled off in the sprinkler station at Leap to Lane Saturday afternoon.
ogen’s Heroes had Leap to Lane attendees tapping their toes, staying cool by extra fans set up at the base of the stage.
The lawnmower brigade of Billy Roduner, Mauer Jones and Weston Roduner rolled through the parade in Gann Valley to celebrate the town’s 140th birthday.
The GVHS Class of 64 helped the crowd stay cool by throwing water balloons from their float in the parade.
Despite roasting, triple-digit temperatures, two small towns still managed to pulled off big celebrations held in Gann Valley and Lane on Saturday, June 21, 2025.While attendance was down compared to previous years due to the heat, event organizers are thankful to those who not only showed up for the Gann Valley 140th anniversary and Leap to Lane, but are also appreciative for the volunt...
