Parade is on Saturday, September 5
10:30am
Prizes awarded to the winners in the following categories: Most Original Float, Most Spirited, Most Creative, Best Performance, Best in Parade, Sponsor's Choice
2026 Grand Marshal
Lana McPherson
A lifelong De Soto resident and proud DHS Wildcat, Lana dedicated 23 years to serving our community as De Soto’s City Clerk, becoming the longest-serving City Clerk in our city’s history. Her leadership even reached the international stage, serving as President of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.
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
