Trail Days 2021 successful

The Trail Days 2021 parade began at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The theme was a salute to essential workers.

There were 70 entries, including a variety of entries thanking the essential workers, classic cars and tractors and a few classes enjoying reunions.

June Torrence-Heinz, PA-C and Vickie Ernst, PA-C were the parade marshals.

Parade winners were:

• Yellowstone Trail Award: Most imaginative - Grandma's Ceramics

• Parmley Historical Award: Best Historical theme - John Sieh Agency

• Mayor's Choice - Ipswich Lumber and Hardware

• Alumni Award: Best reunion entry - Class of 1970

• Trail Award: Best Western theme - Missy Weigel (part of the Aberdeen National Guard)

• Preservation Award: Antique car and/or machinery: Whitey Goodall of Aberdeen, 1957 truck

Best use of theme Award: "A Salute to Essential Workers" - Ipswich State Bank

After the parade the festivities moved to the Trail Days Arena area.

Several vendors had entries in the "Art - Outta the Park" show. There was an area for classic vehicles to show off their vehicles. More classics could be found by the Agtegra office.

Inflatables and a Corn Hole Tournament were set up for the afternoon.

Food vendors were available for lunch and supper.

Lainey Wilson took the stage at 8 p.m., opening the concert for Neal McCoy. Trail Days organizers estimated there were 1,200 to 1,500 people enjoying the classic country music. McCoy included a variety of styles in the concert - his hit songs with a rock tune and a classic hymn added in.