Saturday, September 24, 2011
Starts at 10:00 AM
Maple Leaf Line Up
When the first Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade kicked off at 3:02 p.m., October 15, 1961, it drew the biggest crowd La Crosse had ever seen! Little did the Sergeant Color Guard from American Legion Post 52 know they were beginning a tradition that 50 years later continues to draw thousands.
Maple Leaf Parade Awards:
- Mrs. Oktoberfest Award (Education) - Ho Chunk, Entry #90
- Miss La Crosse/Oktoberfest (Theme Music) - Clog Jam #88
- Festmaster Award (Visiting Royalty & Festivals) - Cashton #31
- Burgermeister Award (Service Clubs) - Washbun Neighborhood Association #28
- President's Award (Commercial Units) - Croell Redi Mix #133
- Director's Award (Board's Choice) - Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom #22
- Parade Committee Award (Overall Theme) - HoChunk #90
Interested in participating in the Maple Leaf Parade?
Check our website in the spring for a 2012 Maple Leaf Parade Application. The deadline will be at the end of August. Please fill out the application with the PDF link (when available) and mail the proper paperwork, along with your payment, to:
La Crosse Festivals, Inc.
PO Box 1716
La Crosse, WI
54602-1716
NEW FOR 2011 - Family Friendly Zone
Located on the former Mobil Oil site frontage on Copeland Avenue directly across from the Three Rivers Plaza! This location offers a space for families and adults to enjoy the Maple Leaf Parade in an alcohol-free atmosphere. Parking is on your own, there will be no additional parking available in the Family Friendly Zone itself!
A wristband will be required and can be obtained from several local businesses.
For more information or to get your wristband, please call 608.789.4820 or 608.784.4177!