A fast and furious downpour Friday, July 28 didn’t dampen spirits on Main Street during UFO Days festivities. In fact, kids took advantage of a new swimming option.
Photo courtesy of UFO Days Committee
The Jetsons appeared in Elmwood for the 2023 iteration of UFO Days. Lincoln Nigbor, 12 (left) and Dawson Nigbor, 14, were forced to pose for a photo by their loving stepmother on Sunday, July 30.
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Expert grillers were hard at work in the UFO Days food tent Sunday, July 30, serving up UFO burgers, brats and hot dogs.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
A New York Times photographer snaps photos for a story during the UFO Days parade Sunday, July 30. She was in town for the entire festival, documenting it for the national newspaper.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
The 2023 UFO Days grand marshal honor went to Jerry and Marge Buerkle. They volunteer many hours in the community, working at blood drives, participating in American Legion & Auxiliary activities, and much more.
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These little tykes wait in anticipation for freezies to be thrown out during the UFO Days Grand Parade on Sunday, July 30.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
The Shriners Zor Road Runners are a hit at every parade they attend; UFO Days was no exception.
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Inflatable aliens kidnapped a lot of people in the UFO Days parade in Elmwood on Sunday.
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A Seniors Staying Put member is joyous about being able to stay in her own home, thanks to the help of volunteers from the nonprofit organization that serves Spring Valley and Elmwood.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
Seniors Staying Put is a nonprofit organization and network of volunteers that helps seniors in Spring Valley and Elmwood remain in their own homes by providing rides to appointments, shopping services, handyman work, etc.
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Ellsworth Funsters were a hit at the Elmwood UFO Days parade Sunday, where the clowns handed out refreshing freezies.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
The Elmwood High School Wolves marching band made an appearance at the UFO Days parade, the lone marching band to participate.
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Elmwood/Plum City state track triple jump champion Trevor Asher rode high atop a fire truck, greeting his fans in the UFO Days parade on Sunday, July 30.
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UFOs helped out Elmwood’s Half Throttle Saloon on their parade float Sunday. The former Long Branch Saloon changed hands this year and is now known at the Half Throttle.
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Big Dick’s Prom King Tom Gunderson wore his crown proudly during the Elmwood UFO Days parade on Sunday.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
Gordo’s Tacos & Burritos, a Mexican food truck based in Elmwood, brought the fiesta to UFO Days with colorful costumes and of course, candy.
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This pair of UFOs was spotted watching the UFO Days parade Sunday, July 30 in Elmwood.
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Sue Thompson was escorted through the UFO Days parade Sunday by an alien on horseback. Who knew UFOs could ride horses?
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This farm on County Road P north of Elmwood gets in the spirit each year with a festive UFO Days display.
Dawson Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
