PHOTOS: Chautauqua Day-Summer kicks off in Sexsmith
June 7, 2023
By: Town & Country News Staff
The 2023 Chautauqua Day in Sexsmith brought all kinds of sights to the parade on Saturday.
Town & Country News reporters share a selection of their photos.
The Sexsmith Elks wave to the watching crowd during the parade. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Photo by Austin PayeurPhoto by Austin PayeurFirefighters from the Sexsmith Fire Department handed out some summer treats to parade goers. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Coun. Dennis Stredulinsky in his finest Where’s Waldo-inspired attire. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Sexsmith Chief Administrative Officer Rachel Wueschner hands out candy during the parade at the Chautauqua Day celebration. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Some residents showed of some homemade vehicles during the parade. (Photo by Jesse Boily)
The day include much more than a parade.
Kaila and Daxton Young, 2, dug into some breakfast at the Sexsmith Civic Centre. The pancake breakfast kicked off the day of summer fun,
hosted by the Sexsmith and District Museum Society. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter had a pocket full of pansies at town hall
for residents,who were encouraged to swing by and pick up a plant at no charge. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Rides were a hit at the Chautauqua Day celebration in Sexsmith. (Photo by Jesse Boily)The show and shine was a highlight for many. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Classic cars were shown off during the show and shine at the Chautauqua Day celebration. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Brothers Oskar, 1, and Oliver Collins, 3, were checking out the rides at the show and shine at the Chautauqua Day celebration. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Josiah Pak, left, raced Ira Davis in the boxcar races at the Chautauqua Day celebration. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Maurlee Shura was concentrated as she raced in the boxcar races. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Donovan Eckstrom, Winnipeg South Centre candidate, plays some tunes with the Tuesday Night Jazz group. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Music was loud and had some dancing at the Chautauqua Day celebration in Sexsmith, Alta. on Saturday, June 3, 2023. The annual event say hundreds of people attending the event. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Children tried their luck at some fishing at the Chautauqua Day celebration. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Photo by Austin Payeur
