Celebrating History in Siouxland, Sioux Center

Sioux Center, Iowa, is another Siouxland community that celebrated its quasquicentennial this summer, or its 125th anniversary. And there was again a parade. I enjoy small town parades, even though most are similar to one another. Most times Shriners participate, as do owners of antique tractors and the various businesses in the community and with these milestone anniversaries, generational families. A day when people get together and enjoy one another’s company, taking their minds off current events and celebrating what is good right at home.

Jerry Mennenga

Sioux City, Iowa

Farm machinery is always popular in smaller community parades and Sioux Center, Iowa’s 125th anniversary was no exception, Saturday, June 4, 2016. (photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)

A young boy holds American flags that he was passing out during the Sioux Center, Iowa celebration its 125th anniversary parade, Saturday, June 4, 2016. (photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)

This year senior residents are popular float participants as seen in Sioux Center, Iowa’s 125th anniversary parade, Saturday, June 4, 2016. (photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)

The parade route was full for the Sioux Center, Iowa 125th anniversary parade, Saturday, June 4, 2016. (photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)

People handing out items and candy were popular during the Sioux Center, Iowa 125th anniversary parade, Saturday, June 4, 2016. (photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)

A variety of floats participated during Sioux Center, Iowa’s 125th anniversary parade, Saturday, June 4, 2016. (photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)

The parade route was filled with candy-hungry children and parents along with others to celebrate Sioux Center, Iowa’s 125th anniversary, Saturday, June 4, 2016. (photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)

A variety of floats celebrating Sioux Center, Iowa’s 125th anniversary, Saturday, June 4, 2016. (photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)

The Abu Bekr White Horse Mounted Patrol from Sioux City, Iowa, during the Sioux Center, Iowa celebration of its 125th anniversary, Saturday, June 4, 2016. (photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)

An honor guard leads the parade during the Sioux Center, Iowa celebration of its 125th anniversary, Saturday, June 4, 2016. (photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)