Paxton Labor Day Celebration
This years theme is "In the League of Our Own" (Baseball) & Community Pride. We are so excited to see some of the creative ideas that everyone has for their floats and/or rides! This years theme was chosen to represent the alliance, camaraderie, fellowship, kinship, and unity that all of our communities have. Paxton itself has a lot of history, tradition, and so many changes.
In the 1870's Paxton was actually called Alkali due to the soil being alkaline. Now, I can totally get nerdy with this, but I shall digress! But, the name didn't change until 1885 from Alkali to Paxton. A Rancher from Omaha named William Paxton had the largest ranching operation in the area, and the town was named after him. Also, in 1885, bridges were built for the development of young communities to grow on the other side of the river.
Again, this area alone (not just Paxton) is unique with a rich history! Which makes all of us "in the league of our own". First named after the type of soil and then named after a ranching operation, Paxton continues to thrive in change, innovation, growth, and friendship. Parade Info: -The parade starts at 10am and starts at the Paxton Consolidated Schools.
The parade route starts on 3rd street, heads straight East on 3rd and ends at the Paxton Ball Fields. -Registration starts at 9am at the Paxton Consolidated Schools-Categories: YOUTH- 5th graders and under, 6th graders and older (CASH ONLY). Other categories - Business, Farms & Ranch, Vehicles, Churches & Non-Profits. -Trophy for "OVER ALL" winner and trophies for winners within each category.
