GALLERY: Christmas in July: RF Days lets it snow in the form of candy

Posted 7/15/26

Congrats to the 2026 River Falls Days Parade winners:

Best Use of Theme: TurnKey Corrections

Best Visiting Royalty: North Hudson Pepper Fest Royalty

Best Music Unit: Amery High School …

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GALLERY: Christmas in July: RF Days lets it snow in the form of candy

The 715 Motorsports & Promotions float was a sight to behold July 10, driven by Santa himself.

The 715 Motorsports & Promotions float was a sight to behold July 10, driven by Santa himself.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

UWRF is taking in the summer well, especially considering the football and women’s hockey teams are enjoying offseasons as National Champions.

UWRF is taking in the summer well, especially considering the football and women’s hockey teams are enjoying offseasons as National Champions.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

The River Falls Fighting Fish celebrated the event with three home games over the weekend.

The River Falls Fighting Fish celebrated the event with three home games over the weekend.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse strolls by a packed Main Street crowd during the parade July 10.

The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse strolls by a packed Main Street crowd during the parade July 10.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

First National Bank of River Falls Field just before sunset.

First National Bank of River Falls Field just before sunset.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Sheri Carlson may have been dressed as the grinch, but as River Falls Citizen of the Year, Carlson is anything but.

Sheri Carlson may have been dressed as the grinch, but as River Falls Citizen of the Year, Carlson is anything but.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

First National Bank of River Falls’s float took inspiration from the popular movie “Elf.”

First National Bank of River Falls’s float took inspiration from the popular movie “Elf.”

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Cayden Mueller of the Fighting Fish makes a grab at first base.

Cayden Mueller of the Fighting Fish makes a grab at first base.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

River Falls Fire Department dog Sparky enjoying the ride on a hot parade Friday.

River Falls Fire Department dog Sparky enjoying the ride on a hot parade Friday.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

The City of River Falls had a series of its Public Works Department’s vehicles and staff celebrated at the parade.

The City of River Falls had a series of its Public Works Department’s vehicles and staff celebrated at the parade.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 11:06 am

Congrats to the 2026 River Falls Days Parade winners:

Best Use of Theme: TurnKey Corrections

Best Visiting Royalty: North Hudson Pepper Fest Royalty

Best Music Unit: Amery High School Marching Band

Judges' Choice: St. Croix Valley Shrine Road Runners

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