Observing Independence Day

Star-Spangled Celebration in Springs

  • Jerzie Poncelet, Lilliya Meek and Old Glory lead the horse riders in the parade east on Main Street.
    Jerzie Poncelet, Lilliya Meek and Old Glory lead the horse riders in the parade east on Main Street.
  • Kids scrambled for candy and other goodies showered on the crowd by parade float occupants.
    Kids scrambled for candy and other goodies showered on the crowd by parade float occupants.
  • Taking home the overall prize in the parade, the Farm Bureau Four Generations Bergeleen Family float was fun, festive and patriotic.
    Taking home the overall prize in the parade, the Farm Bureau Four Generations Bergeleen Family float was fun, festive and patriotic.
  • As part of his 90th birthday celebration, Neal Barber’s 1965 Studebaker made a stylish addition to the parade.
    As part of his 90th birthday celebration, Neal Barber’s 1965 Studebaker made a stylish addition to the parade.
  • The Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department dazzled the community once again during its annual fireworks display.
    The Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department dazzled the community once again during its annual fireworks display.
  • Luella Teveldal, Lenora Pawlowski, Alice Willman and Marilyn Robbins with Mary Lou Cameron and Marlys Schryock in the kitchen take a break from serving customers at the senior center ice cream social held post-parade.
    Luella Teveldal, Lenora Pawlowski, Alice Willman and Marilyn Robbins with Mary Lou Cameron and Marlys Schryock in the kitchen take a break from serving customers at the senior center ice cream social held post-parade.
  • An annual fixture in the Springs parade, the Corn Palace Hillbillies from Mitchell are a crowd favorite.
    An annual fixture in the Springs parade, the Corn Palace Hillbillies from Mitchell are a crowd favorite.

    Community members, visitors, friends and family donned in red, white and blue filled the streets on Monday, July 4 to take part in the annual Wessington Springs Fourth of July parade. Sticking to the “Good ‘Ol Days” theme of this year’s parade, area businesses, individuals and organizations displayed their floats down the parade route that began on College Avenue, made its way down Main Street and ended at Weskota Manor Avera. Parade prizes were sponsored by Farm Bureau Financial Services/South Dakota Farm Bureau Health Plans/Jerauld, Sanborn and Aurora Farm Bureau. Winners include Most Patriotic: American Legion, Most Humorous: Corn Palace Hillbillies, Best Tractor: 1953 Model A John Deere-Clark Heydon, Best Car or Pickup: 1965 Studebaker-Neal Barber, Best Golf Cart or: 4x4: Woodruff Family, Best Horse Entry No Name Branders-Kayla Mohling and Aleen Fisher , Best Horse Drawn: Bill Zoss, Best Big Rig/Farm Equipment: Budde Septic, Best Motorcycle: Legion Riders, Best Overall Entry: Farm Bureau Four Generations Bergeleen Family. 

     

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