Gemuetlichkeit Days Parade

Starting at Noon on Sunday, September 20th

Gemuetlichkeit Days has one of the finest parades in southern Wisconsin.

 The parade will take place on Sunday, September 20th, 2020 at noon. Our parade can last up to 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

We have floats from many area businesses, civic & service groups and clubs as well as youth organizations. Trophies are given for 1st with ribbons for 2nd and 3rd place for Floats and adult Military Color Guards along with cash awards. The parade is open to any and all who wish to apply. As long as you follow the simple RULES and meet our broad entry criteria, you are welcome to join us for a great hometown style parade. The entry deadline is August 20th, so if you would like to enter our parade please contact Sarah Bieck at 920-203-0807, or email her at bieck789@gmail.com.  You may also send your inquiry to:

Gemuetlichkeit Days Parade
P.O. Box 242
Jefferson, WI  53549

You will receive your line up number about a week or two before the parade.If you have any questions, please contact Sarah for more information. Parade entrants line up on the south side of Jefferson .

We ask that you do NOT stop or park on the parade route when you turn right on Wilson Street at the end of the parade. Please park and stop on side streets off of Wilson Street. Thank you.

2019 Parade Sponsors

  • Ashburn Bucket & Brush
  • Astell's Best Little Hair House
  • Awaken Salon and Wellness Spa
  • ChemAir Helicopters
  • City of Jefferson
  • County City Credit Union
  • Edward Jones
  • Felton Electric
  • Festival Foods
  • Fort Health Care
  • Fort Tax Service
  • Griffin of Jefferson
  • Jefferson Current Electric
  • Jefferson Utilities
  • Luedtke Plumbing
  • Neighbors at 13 East
  • Premier Bank
  • Rob's Performance Powersports
  • Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home
  • Subway
  • The Drug Store
  • Thompson & Co.
  • Volk Chiropractic

2019 Parade Line-Up

(Subject to Change)

1. VFW Post 3589 & Legion Post 164
2. J. C. Sheriff Honor Guard
3. Sons of the American Legion
4. Parade Sponsor Board
5. G-Days Float (King & Queen)
6. G-Days Past King & Queens
Citizen of the Year
7. Chamber President
8. JHS AFS Exchange Students
9. Premier Bank
10. Jefferson High School Band
11. Jefferson School District
12. Jefferson FFA
13. Jefferson Middle School Band
14. Mayer Dale Oppermann
15. St. John's Lutheran
16. Friends of Goat Island
17. Jefferson, L Mills, Rome & Helenville FD
18. Jefferson EMS
19. Jefferson Collectables #1
20. Milton Middle School Band (Pierce)
21. Shin Gi Tai Wisconsin Karate/IMOK
22. Senator Steve Nass

23. Jefferson Community Girl Scouts
24. Cub Scout Pack 147
25. Red Hot Dixie
26. Thoma Racing #1
27. Jefferson County Republican Party
28. Assemblyman Cody Horlacher
29. Fitzgerald for Congress
30. Wisconsin Right to Life Jefferson County
31. Yackety and No Name the Clown
32. Jefferson Collectables #2
33. Festival Foods/The Big Cart
34. Trinity Health & Fitness
35. Sylvan Crossing
36. Sunset Ridge
37. Rock River Concord Marching Band
38. Fort Atkinson Wrestling Club
39. FitU
40. Jefferson Volleyball
41. CrossPointe Community Church
42. Lawton & Cates S. CC.
43. Bucky
44. Kwik Trip (Banner for UW Band)

45. Echoes of Camp Randall
46. Madison Classics
47. Zor Shrine Mini Cars
48. Jefferson Utilities
49. LLHS Band
50. Ground Effects Landscaping
51. Physique 920 723 1054
52. Price Insurance Agency
53. Yankee Dutchman
54. Thoma Racing
55. Rob's Motor Sports
56. Deerfield High School Marching Band
57. O'Reilley Auto Parts
58. Area Dental Clinic
59. Wine and Roses
60. Badger Bank Pretzel Munchers
61. 1/2 Mile ATV Club
62. Oddball Tractors
63. Cottage Grove Lions Whistlers
64. Gericke Plumbing
65. Two Guys Trimming
66. Dousman Transport

A special thank you to our 2019 Parade Sponsors.