Swiss Days parade rains candy, smiling community celebrates

Written by Hollie Stark
September 26, 2015
Swiss Days parade, Santa Clara, Utah, Sept. 26, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News

SANTA CLARA – Hundreds of people young and old lined historic Santa Clara Drive Saturday morning to partake in the festivities of the 26th annual Swiss Days Parade as the three-day heritage celebration opened its final day.

Swiss Days parade, Santa Clara, Utah, Sept. 26, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Swiss Days parade, Santa Clara, Utah, Sept. 26, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News

Before parade start, families and friends mingled under the shade of the sycamore trees, giving a visual representation of this year’s theme of “Spreading Our Branches from Strong Roots” as they greeted each other with smiles and waves.

Children carried large plastic bags anticipating the most popular part of the Swiss Days parade: the candy.

The parade was led by one of the Santa Clara-Ivins’ Police Department’s finest, followed shortly by the colors of the nation and state carried by the Dixie Wing Air Force JROTC.

Following the flags came a cavalcade of community members and businesses, including the Snow Canyon High School and Middle School marching bands, Swiss descendants, citizens in classic cars, Santa Clara firemen and others throwing more candy than is seen on Halloween.

Swiss Days parade, Santa Clara, Utah, Sept. 26, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Swiss Days parade, Santa Clara, Utah, Sept. 26, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News

Santa Clara Swiss days is an annual event that pays tribute to the stalwart Swiss pioneers who settled in the area in 1861 and built Santa Clara into the thriving community it is today.

Other activities throughout the event included the Red Rock Car Show, live entertainment, pioneer crafts and games, food and craft vendors, a 5K race and much more.

Enjoy our photo gallery of some of the activities.

Click on photo to enlarge it, then use your left-right arrow keys to cycle through the gallery.

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Hollie Stark is a writer, outdoor enthusiast, mother, and Southern Utah gal.

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1 Comment

  • ladybugavenger September 28, 2015 at 1:28 am

    Can you find the Chevy Camaro in one of the photos? 🙂

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