Our historic parades
The Torchlight Parade
Presented by 
Thursday, September 29, 2022 | Starts at 7 pm
The Maple Leaf Parade
Presented by 
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Starts at 10 am
Congratulations to the 2021 Torchlight Award Winners!
Best Lighted Overall Unit: Trempealeau Catfish Days
Best Illuminated Float: Immanuel Lutheran Church
Best Illuminated Marching Unit: West Salem Middle School
Best Illuminated Critter Unit: La Crosse Dive Unit
Congratulations to the 2021 Maple Leaf Award Winners!
Mrs. Oktoberfest Award for Education: Varc Inc
Miss La Crosse/Oktoberfest Award for Theme Music: Tri-State Accordion Club
Festmaster Award for Visiting Royalty & Festivals: Hudson Ambassadors
Burgermeister Award for Service Clubs: La Crescent Apple Annies
President’s Award for Commercial Units: The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor + Confectionary
Directors’ Award for Board’s Choice: Greater La Crosse Area Shamrock Club/Irishfest
Parade Committee Award for Overall Theme: Warren’s Cranberrry Festival
Congratulations to the 2021 High School Band Winners!
Class I Winners:
1st Place: West Salem High School Panthers Marching Band
2nd Place: Holmen High School Vikings Marching Band
3rd Place: La Crosse Central High School Riverhawks Marching Band
Class II Winners:
1st Place: La Crescent-Hokah High School Lancers Marching Band
2nd Place: Aquinas Blue-Golds Marching Band
3rd Place: Westby High School Norse Marching Band