WANTED!! Your Entry in Garretson’s Jesse James Day Parade
Where: Main Street in Garretson Featuring: Approximately 60 Parade Units
When: Saturday, June 18, 2021
Times: The parade begins 11:00 am / Line up is 9:30 am at Zion Lutheran Church/Baseball Field entrance.
Pre-registration required
Dear Business Owners and Residents,
It is once again that time of year for Jesse James Days! Traditionally the date for this event has been the third weekend in June. This year the weekend falls on June 17th, 18th and 19th. Garretson will be busy throughout the weekend with activities such as the annual parade and other family activities.
Specifically, I am writing to you regarding the Jesse James Days Parade which will be held on Saturday, June 18th beginning at 11:00 am.
Parades are a great advertising source for local and regional businesses, and this one is no exception. Two years ago we had close to 60 entries and the crowd was more than could be expected. No doubt the good weather assisted, so hopefully we’ll luck out again this year with sunny skies. There will be no registration fee for this year’s parade, making it even easier to show off your products and/or services. As you well know, Garretson is a growing and prospering community with young families. A parade is a very simple and inexpensive means to market your business to these young families.
The Garretson Commercial Club assists in the organization and handling of the parade during Jesse James Days. Our goal is to have 80 businesses participate this year within Garretson and its region that may serve citizens of Garretson. The parade will take an estimated 1.5 hours from start to finish.
Sign in will begin at 9:30 am at 212 Center Ave (Zion Lutheran Church / Baseball field entrance). The parade route will be longer this year for social distancing and a parade map will be available.
We encourage your business to pre-register. This will let you reserve a position in the parade route. After you have submitted your entry, you will receive information including your parade position, the parade route map, and set-up time. There is no restriction for the size of your float (big or small).
Register via the form below, or by phone or mail by Thursday, June 16th.
Fill out the form below and register online or print out the form (click here to download) and mail or drop off at Garretson Food Center, First Bank and Trust.
Contact: Ron Luke, John Brinkman
594-3420 594-3465 594-3423
Garretson Commercial Club
P.O. Box 445 Garretson, SD 57030
The Garretson Commercial Club is not liable for any contractions or unknown exposures of the COVID-19 virus. Please practice social distancing at all times.
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY! No registration fee. Registration deadline: Thursday June 16th.
We are anticipating a large number of floats. Early registration is encouraged.
You may distribute items safely along the parade route. Please watch out for wandering children!!
You will be numbered and instructed where to line up at the registration table by Zion Lutheran Church.
All groups from all of our local communities are welcomed.
Thank you for your support in honoring Garretson’s heritage! If any questions please contact any chairperson; Ron Luke 594-3420 or John Brinkman 595-2715.
In the event of extreme weather – contact any of the above listed numbers for information.
Parade Registration Form
Terms and Conditions
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY! No registration fee. Registration deadline: Thursday June 16th. We are anticipating a large number of floats. Early registration is encouraged.
The Garretson Commercial Club is not liable for any contractions or unknown exposures of the COVID-19 virus. Please practice social distancing at all times.
You may distribute items safely along the parade route. Please watch out for wandering children!!
You will be numbered and instructed where to line up at the registration table by Zion Lutheran Church.
