A traditional parade with a unique twist!  Floats, marching bands, and vehicles are all illuminated in various ways to light up the night.  In the past, the Torchlight Parade used to signify the end of a seven day festival.  It just goes to show how much Oktoberfest has grown over the years, since we've extended the event to nine days.  The Northside is very proud of its Torchlight Parade that continues to dazzle onlookers and its participants!
 
The Torchlight Parade route is as follows:
 

• Start at Kane Street and Gillette Street
• South on Caledonia Street 
• Ends at St. James and Caledonia Street

Torchlight Parade Winners:

• Best Lighted Overall Unit - Wennes Pony Farm #1-28
• Best Illuminated Float - Trempealeau Lions #2-02
• Best Illuminated Marching Unit - Arcadia #2-04

Light the Night Winners:

• Commerical Window Display - Sweet Shop (1113 Caledonia Street)
• 1st Place Residential: Troy Hesse - 1333 Caledonia Street
• 2nd Place Residential: Jean Scharff - 1503 Caledonia Street
• 3rd Place Residential: Dennis Edman - 1004 Caledonia Street
• 4th Place Residential: Riley Hunter - 1514 Caledonia Street