Pioneer Days parade draws thousands

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Thousands blanketed Steinbach sidewalks to watch the annual Pioneer Days parade roll through Main Street Friday morning under sunny skies.

A total of 140 parade entrants set off westward from the city’s fire hall and ending at Stone Bridge Crossing for a parade that lasted approximately 80 minutes.

The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce, which organized the event, estimate between 8,000 to 10,000 people took in the parade.

The 48th annual event kicks off an August long weekend in the city marked by Pioneer Days, with the Mennonite Heritage Village serving as the venue. Pioneer demonstrations, children’s activities and musical entertainment highlight this year’s festivities.

This year’s parade winners are listed as follows:

Best Theme – Canadian Tire
Judge’s Choice – Steinbach Dodge
Animal – Coffee Culture
Cultural Diversity – Eastman Immigrant Services
Historical – Christies Boutique
Antique – M&J Backhoe Service Ltd.