‘Biggest Boar’ Fred to highlight McGregor’s Labor Day Parade
Fred, named the biggest boar at this year’s Iowa State Fair, will be grand marshal of the annual McGregor Labor Day Parade, held Saturday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m.
The 1,155-pound Fred was raised near Farmersburg by the Wikner family. He is 3.5 years old. Stop by Triangle Park, in downtown McGregor, after the parade, to meet Fred.
This year’s Labor Day Parade will again be circus-themed, paying homage to McGregor’s status as the birthplace of several of the Ringling Brothers. The brothers even held their first circus in town, so be prepared for some festive floats and participants.
After the parade, also enjoy music by the Guttenberg German Band and performances on the Triangle Park street piano, which will be set up this week. Marquette’s flea market “under the bridge” will be in full swing, as well.