June Jubilee parade brings the heat

Parade attendees brought their own shade in preparation for the heat during the June Jubilee parade on June 10, 2021. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal

The start of the parade showed off a large fleet of the Wadena Fire and Police Departments and the Wadena County Sheriff's Office on June 10, 2021. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal

1-year-old Aspen Dahlvang reaches out showing off her goodie she picked up along the route of the June Jubilee parade Thursday, June 10, in Wadena. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

The WDC FFA team made the wise decision to hand out frozen treats at the June Jubilee parade Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Wadena. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

As Grand Marshals of the June Jubilee parade, Luther (left) and Marilyn Nervig cruised in style while waving at the crowd on June 10, 2021. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal

Wadena Alliance Church members passed out free goodie bags before the start of the parade on June 10, 2021. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal

Beckham Pearson and Bentley Pettit toss candy for the Wadena State Bank float at the June Jubilee parade Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Wadena. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Parade members from Mason Brothers threw large handfuls of candy on June 10, 2021. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal

Crowds came out despite sweltering temperatures at the June Jubilee parade Thursday, June 10, in Wadena. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

From up high on the float, Miss Wadena 2019 Courtny Warren and Karlee Sweere wave to the crowd of young and old on June 10, 2021. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal

Parade attendees faithfully wave to parade members passing by on June 10, 2021. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal

Verndale marching band members kept crowds entertained near the start of the 2021 June Jubilee parade. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Father Aaron Kuhn drives the car built as part of Father's Garage at the June Jubilee parade Thursday, June 10, in Wadena. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

A set of artists painted their way through the parade on June 10, 2021. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal

Miriam Miller and other staff at Taste of Colombia in Wadena took their parade entry to another level, dancing through the whole parade with temperatures in the mid 90s at the June Jubilee parade Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Wadena. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Nate Loer walks with the Wadena Rotary Club at the June Jubilee parade Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Wadena. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Grabbing his first candy of the evening is Clayton Osborn at the June Jubilee parade June 10, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

As one of the largest parade entries, the Miss Wadena contestants and their littles floated along the route on June 10, 2021. They include: Grace Gallant with Kylie Soule, Emma Bushinger with Ruby Petrowski, Taliah Brown with Emerson Moonen, Sara Goetze with Harper Prizler, Kaylin Lupkes with Nevaeh Mench and 2019 Miss Wadena Courtny Warren with Karlee Sweere. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal

The Nimrod Royalty appearing at the Wadena parade includes Courtney Hogan (back) Haley Hoemberg, Ellie Roggenkamp, Tenley Bartylla, Faith Burstad and Payton Rowe. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

New York Mills band members put on a great performance for parade attendees at the event June 10, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Mid Central National Bank members stood out from the crowd as they handed out goodies for all at the June Jubilee parade June 10, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Underwood School band members had to stay hydrated along the long path at the June Jubilee parade June 10, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

With the Verndale River Trail Riders Saddle Club passing by, the Leesebergs take in the end of the parade on June 10, 2021. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal