Our historic parades
The Torchlight Parade
Thursday, September 28, 2023 | Starts at 7 pm
The Maple Leaf Parade
Saturday, September 30, 2023 | Starts at 10 am
Congratulations to the 2022 Torchlight Award Winners!
Best Lighted Overall Unit: Greater La Crosse Area Shamrock Club/Irishfest
Best Illuminated Float: Sparta Butterfest
Best Illuminated Marching Unit: West Salem Middle School
Best Illuminated Critter Unit: La Crosse Dive Unit
Congratulations to the 2022 Maple Leaf Award Winners! Maple Leaf Parade Awards sponsored by Kwik Trip
Mrs. Oktoberfest Award for Education: US Navy
Miss La Crosse/Oktoberfest Award for Theme Music: The Board Store Home Improvements, Inc.
Festmaster Award for Visiting Royalty & Festivals: Miss Jackson County
Burgermeister Award for Service Clubs: Tri-State Accordion Club
President’s Award for Commercial Units: Great River Harley-Davidson
Directors’ Award for Board’s Choice: Canadian Pacific Railway
Parade Committee Award for Overall Theme: The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor & Confectionery
Parade Marshals’ Award for Community Spirit: Greater La Crosse Area Shamrock Club/Irishfest