The streets were packed with community members of all ages.Kelsey Reyes and Walt Lindala from the Sunny Morning Show on Sunny.FM 101.9!
Marquette, MI – 07/13/2019 – Today we attended the exciting parade for the annual Pioneer Days festival in downtown Negaunee. This years parade theme was “Community Service” and it didn’t disappoint! Many local businesses and organizations joined together to create wonderful floats that represented what they are all about. Even some of our staff here at Sunny FM jumped in on the action. Walt and Kelsey from the Sunny Morning Show, hopped in the Sunny Flex and waved to the crowds of the Pioneer Days parade.
Some of the floats this year included United Steel Workers, Switzer Construction, and UPAWS. Also this year the Marquette County Medical Care Facility (MCMCF) did an outstanding jungle theme float. The sidewalks were packed with people for all of the candy and treats being thrown about. The fire truck sirens seemed to be a hit with the kids as well.
The Fringe Collective setting up to play music all afternoon for the Pioneer Days Festival
After the parade concluded, we went over to Teal Lake to see what they were serving for this years Community Picnic. They have favorites like the elephant ear from Ellie Ears. Some of the other vendors included Gravedoni Street Eats serving yummy items such as their cudighi sandwich and hot dogs. Teal Lake Pizzeria is also onsite with specialty pizzas for sale. The Fringe Collective will be playing music throughout the afternoon at Teal Lake Park.
The festival isn’t over yet! Head over to Teal Lake to get delicious food. The community picnic is going on now through the afternoon. When the picnic is over, check out the annual Negaunee fireworks display that will begin at dusk! Everyone looks forward to the fireworks display wrapping up the festivities with an amazing show that won’t disappoint.
To find out more information about Pioneer Days click here!
See Photos from 2019 Pioneer Days below
This year was the 40th Annual Pioneer Days Parade in Negaunee, Michigan.
The Negaunee Police Lead the Parade.
Followed by the Ishpeming Police and Marquette County Sheriffs Department.
Northern Michigan University also send a unit over to be in the parade.
This year’s parade focused on celebrating community service!
Kids were picking up all sorts of candy tossed by people on floats.
Marquette county Veterans in the 2019 Negaunee Pioneer Days Parade
The Negaunee City Band was right at the front to lead the way with some lively music.
There were several different flagsmen in the parade today.
We have at least 6 different fire departments out today as well.
The Knights of Columbus showed up to show their support for Negaunee as well.
It was great to see everyone having a wonderful time out in the community.
The Knights of Columbus group was #469 of Marquette County.
Native Salon was out with some of their staff to promote their business in Ishpeming
The Michigan Department of Corrections are always a favorite for the kids since they give out popsicles each year!
Northland Lawn, Sport & Equipment brought out several staff members for the parade.
Northland was also available to help thank the Pioneer Days sponsors by towing the float with their tractor.
Visit Northland Lawn, Sport & Equipment on US-41 between Marquette and Negaunee.
A 60 year class Negaunee Miners reunion!
A few members of the Masons were out in today’s parade.
Eastwood Nurising Center is celebration 25 years of service in the Negaunee Community this year!
Eastwood Nursing Center provides individualized care for residents of all different needs.
Eastwood is family-owned and operated.
The Marquette County Transit Authority had a bus in the parade today too.
Forsyth Township Fire Department sent out an engine to join the Pioneer Days Parade.
North Country Disposal brought the Negaunee High School Class of 69 to the parade.
There’s a big one! The 50 year reunion.
Way to show that Miner Spirit girls!
There was a great turnout on the streets of Negaunee this afternoon.
It was the perfect day to have a parade. What great weather!
Embers Credit Union, formerly Marquette Catholic Credit Union was handing out bottles of water to help keep people hydrated.
Smarty’s Saloon is located right in downtown Negaunee.
The Negaunee High School color guard did a great job this afternoon and the band sounded great.
Thanks to everyone who came out today to help support our Negaunee community.
The “rad” class of 1989.
Ojibwa Casino was handing out decks of cards. Don’t forget to swing by next spring and see the new additions!
Ojibwa Casino in Marquette, Michigan.
You could purchase raffle tickets to support Bay Cliff Health Camp and win this beautiful motorcycle.
We love seeing organizations like the American Red Cross jump in the parade too!
Getting ready for Blues Fest! Put it on your calendar for Labor Day Weekend.
The MCMCF always has an outstanding float.
Honoring out heroes in all branches of the United States Military.
The UP Luge Club was out this afternoon. Catch demos at HarborFest near the end of August in Marquette.
Marquette Powersports has offices in Iron Mountain and Houghton to cover a wide area of the U.P.
The Class of 1999 was having a great time!
Owner Eric driving the first vehicle for Switzer Construction LLC!
Switzer Construction float in Pioneer Days Festival
Switzer Construction float in Pioneer Days Festival
TJ driving another vehicle for Switzer. Check out upstoragesolutions.com to learn more!
Who isn’t excited about a new brewery coming to the Upper Peninsula?
The Sunny FM Flex in the Pioneer Days Parade
Kelsey Reyes and Walt Lindala from the Sunny Morning Show on Sunny.FM 101.9!
Hey that’s us! We’re in the Pioneer Days Parade each year as the voice of the Negaunee Miners!
Give us a wave any time you see the Sunny Flex driving around.
Make sure to tune into Sunny.FM this fall for Negaunee Sports
Blue Notes Drum and Bugle Corps sign in the Pioneer Days festival
Here comes the band in the Pioneer Days Parade
Float in the 2019 Pioneer Days festival parade
Tractors in the Pioneer Days Parade
Police vehicles start off the 2019 Pioneer Days Parade
Ishpeming police wave to crowd at Pioneer Day parade
VFW Truck in the 2019 Pioneer Days parade
Band marches during the Pioneer Days Parade
Knights of Columbus truck in the Pioneer Days Parade
Police officers throw freeze pops to kids during the Pioneer Festival Parade
Negaunee Eagles wave to crowd at the Pioneer Days parade
Waving to the crowd in the 2019 Pioneer Days parade
Horses in the 2019 Pioneer Days festival
Throwing candy from the Active Physical therapy truck in the Pioneer Days parade
The streets were packed with community members of all ages.
Forsyth TWP. Fire department in the Pioneer Days parade
Float in the annual Pioneer Days Parade
Dancing on the Class of ’69 float in the Pioneer Days parade
Miners Spirit squad cheers in the 2019 Pioneer Days Parade
Sara Cambensy hands out candy in the 2019 Pioneer Days parade
United Steel Workers float in the Pioneer Days parade
United Steel workers retirees club car in the Pioneer Days Parade
Negaunee Twp Fire Dept truck in the Pioneer Days Parade
Negaunee Twp. fire and ems truck in the Pioneer Days parade
Township of Ishpeming Fire Dept. Fire truck in the parade
Flags are twirled in the annual Pioneer Days festival
Band marches during the parade
UPHS members pass out candy during Pioneer Days Float
Float in the 2019 Pioneer Days Parade
Lions International parade float for Pioneer Days
Lions International parade float for Pioneer Days
RRN Van in the Pioneer Days parade
Boy Scouts during Pioneer Days Parade
Waving to crowd in Ishpeming Fire Department truck during 2019 Pioneer Days Parade
Waving to crowd in Fox Negaunee car
MCMCF Float in the 2019 Pioneer Days Festival
Waving american flag during parade
Class of ’79 float in Pioneer Days festival
UPAWS float in Pioneer Days Festival
Pioneer Days Parade firetruck and vehicle
Waving to crowd at the Pioneer Days parade
Skeleton float during the Pioneer Days Festival parade
The parade route was a bit different this year but still went along some of Iron Street and Jackson.
Marching Band during the Pioneer Days Parade
Marching Band during the Pioneer Days Parade
Band members wave to the audience during the Pioneer Days Festival parade
Tons of fun prizes to win at Pioneer Days
Tons of fun prizes to win at Pioneer Days
The Fringe Collective setting up to play music all afternoon for the Pioneer Days Festival
Teal Lake Pizzeria is down at Teal Lake setting up for the last day of the 2019 Pioneer Days Festival
Gravedoni Street Eats at Teal Lake for the 2019 Pioneer Days Festival
Gravedoni Street Eats at Teal Lake for the 2019 Pioneer Days Festival
Ellie Ears is serving up delicious Elephant Ears at this years Pioneer Days Festival
Ellie Ears is serving up delicious Elephant Ears at this years Pioneer Days Festival
Kids enjoy the bouncy house at this years Pioneer Days Festival
