Legion Post 139
2023 Labor Day Parade List
Celebrate Labor Day this weekend in communities throughout Wisconsin by remembering those who made sacrifices for benefits often taken for granted, such as weekends off, worker protections, vacation time, overtime pay, and more.
Local 139 will be participating in the following Labor Day parades:
DISTRICT A
MILWAUKEE
Monday, September 4
The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at Zeidler Union Square. The lineup begins at 9:00 a.m. at 3rd Street between Michigan Ave. and Everette Street (east side of Zeidler Union Square). The buses will transport people beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. from Lot H & P (Henry W Maier Festival Park, E Erie St, Milwaukee). The route ends at the Summerfest Grounds for a family-friendly Laborfest with food, music, solidarity, and more.
Contact Organizing Director Mike Ervin at (262) 896-0139 for additional details.
DISTRICT B
HILLSBORO
Monday, September 4
The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 4. The parade lineup starts on E. Madison Street & Wood Ave. Volunteers should assemble by 9:30 a.m. at the Vernon County Highway Department shop. Hillsboro Firemen’s Labor Day Celebration Fundraiser and Firemen’s Chicken Dinner will follow.
Contact Business Agent Mike Cox at (608) 243-0139 for additional details.
LA CROSSE
Monday, September 4
The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. Lineup begins at 8:30 a.m. at Loggers Field. Festivities include food/beverages for sale and games at Copeland Park following the parade.
Contact Business Agent Al Fogel at (608) 243-0139 for additional details and transportation to the beginning and end of the parade route.
DISTRICT C
MERRILL
Monday, September 4
The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. Volunteers should assemble by 9:00 a.m. on S Genesee St.
Celebration at the Festival Grounds after the parade.
Merrill Festival Grounds
2211 E. 6th St., Merrill, WI 54452
Contact Business Agent Adam Kaseno at (715) 838-0139 for additional details.
SHELL LAKE
Sunday, September 3
The parade starts at 12:30 p.m. on Main Street on Sunday, September 3. The parade lineup begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Shell Lake Arts Center. Visit the 44th Annual Shell Lake Town & Country Days website.
Contact Business Agent Casey Aronson at (715) 838-0139 for additional details.
WAUSAU
Monday, September 4
The parade starts at 4:00 p.m. The lineup begins at 3:00 p.m. on Cherry Street and West Wausau Ave., across from United Health Group. The parade proceeds down 3rd Ave. and ends at the Wausau Labor Temple. Meet after in Marathon Park for pizza and refreshments.
Contact Business Agent Mathew Laabs at (715) 838-0139 for additional details.
DISTRICT D
REDGRANITE
Monday, September 4
The parade starts at 11:00 a.m.
The lineup begins at 9:00 a.m.
Arts, Craft & Vendor Fair, Annual Chicken BBQ, and music to follow.
Contact Business Agent Tyler Person at (920) 739-6378 for additional details.
FOX VALLEY/NEENAH-MENASHA
Monday, September 4
The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at Menasha Curtis Reed Square and goes through to Downtown Neenah.
The lineup begins at 9:00 a.m. on Broad Street, Menasha.
Activities to follow from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Neenah Labor Temple, 157 S. Green Bay Road, Neenah. Corn roast, burgers, brats, beverage tent, all-day paddle wheel, rummage sale, Jakes Jumpers, face painting, slushies, popcorn. Live Music: The Machine Band: 12-5 p.m.
Contact Business Agent Travis Martzahl at (920) 739-6378 for additional details.
