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McGregor, Wauzeka celebrating Labor Day with plenty of activities

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By Audrey Posten and Correne Martin

McGregor will host its annual Labor Day parade Saturday, Sept. 2.

The McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce board members have selected this year’s theme: McGregor Strong.

Saturday’s parade will begin at 11 a.m., traveling down Main Street toward the river. Line up will begin at 10 a.m., at the middle school. Individuals, organizations and businesses are still welcome to participate. Contact the chamber for more information.

While you’re waiting for the parade to begin, stop by Triangle Park. The McGregor Ecumenical Church Council will be selling coffee and sweet rolls from 9 a.m. to noon. All proceeds will go toward tornado relief efforts.
After the parade, stick around downtown McGregor for a jazz music performance in Triangle Park.

The Hole in the Sock Gang will entertain visitors with an 1880s street theater performance at 1 p.m., in front of Backwoods Bar and Grill. The show will include several skits, with period-dressed lawmen, outlaws and saloon girls re-enacting bank robberies and shoot-outs.

Music will resume in Triangle Park following the Hole in the Sock Gang, beginning with a country music performance. Local musicians will then showcase their skills on the two street pianos in the park, in an event sponsored by Clan McGregor for Community Enrichment (formerly McGregor Clan Lions Club).

Throughout the day, McGregor’s bars, restaurants and shops will be open, offering food and drink and unique buys.

While you’re out and about, head to Marquette for the Flea Market “Under the Bridge.” Vendors will be set up in the green space along the bridge approach, under the bridge and in the city park Saturday through Monday.
Marquette American Legion Post 305 will also operate its food stand, serving breakfast from 7 to 10:30 a.m., then lunch until 4 p.m.

Wauzeka celebrating too
Wauzeka is also hosting a Labor Day celebration once again this year, from Saturday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 4.

Both Saturday and Sunday, there will be softball games in the park.

On Monday morning, a 5K walk/run will start at the football field. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

Then, the parade begins at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is Honoring American Workers. Line-up is at 9:30 a.m. in the football field. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three place winners. Kid entries for those age 12 and under will also receive prizes for first, second and third places.

Following the parade, around 11 a.m., the village park will become the center of activity. Highlights are the chicken barbecue, softball playoffs, kids games, raffles, pie and ice cream. At 1 p.m., there will be a dedication to Don Bauer for the shelter over the bleachers at the park. Bingo will also be offered after the ceremony.

All Wauzeka activities are sponsored by the Lion’s Club, Wauzeka Legion and Legion Auxiliary, the Wauzeka-Steuben Booster Club, Wauzeka businesses and other community members.

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