Santa and Mrs. Claus traveled from the North Pole to take part in the Dam Days parade on Sunday, Sept. 21, though Rudolph stayed home to rest. They’ll be back in town for the holiday celebration in the Valley.

The UW-River Falls Marching Band performed in the 57th annual Spring Valley Dam Days parade Sunday, Sept. 21. They also performed after the parade in front of the judge’s stand.

What’s a parade without the Ellsworth Funsters clowns passing out smiles and candy?

The Seniors Staying Put royalty for 2025 are (front) Duane and Brenda Kado for Spring Valley and (back) Mary Sailer and Dave Hauschildt for Elmwood.

The Spring Valley High School Marching Band was in tip-top shape during the 57th annual Dam Days Parade on Sept. 21.

Tom Gunderson and his green thumb were representing the Spring Valley Garden Club in the parade. The Garden Club is responsible for the beautiful hanging baskets throughout town.

Donna Swenson waves to the crowd, representing the Pierce County 40 et 8. The 40 et 8 is known as “La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux. Its name and symbols originate from the French railway boxcars used during World War I that were stenciled with "40/8", denoting their capacity to carry either 40 men or eight horses. Founded in 1920 by American Legionnaires, the organization is by invitation only and focuses on charitable work, child welfare, nurses training, and supporting veterans.”

The 2025 Grand Marshals were Bob and Helen Thomas. Bob was a longtime coach at Spring Valley schools and UW-Stout.

Spring Valley American Legion Post 227 led the 57th annual Dam Days parade on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Dam Days is not complete without sampling a Spring Valley Lions Club burger.