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Parade is on Saturday, September 5

10:30am

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Prizes awarded to the winners in the following categories: Most Original Float, Most Spirited, Most Creative, Best Performance, Best in Parade, Mayor's Choice

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Parade Theme

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Children ages 7-14 of De Soto are invited to enter the Parade Theme Contest. 

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Deadline is May 29

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2026 Grand Marshal

 

​Nominate an outstanding member of our community to be parade grand marshal. Must be a resident of De Soto. Deadline is July 15.

FORMER GRAND MARSHALS

2025    Walt Johnston

2024    Patsy Allenbrand

2023    Emmet Kurtz

2022     Loya Beery

2021     John and Julie Riffel

2019     Boots Linden

2018     Dotte Stephens

2017     Archie & Sally Bedford 

2016     Rev. Richard & Marietta Copeland

2015     DHS Class of 1965

2014     DHS Class of 1964

2013     June Davison     

The 62nd Annual De Soto Days Parade is sponsored by

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