Merrill’s own 2025 Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo Princess Madi Skic rides her horse in the parade. Joseph Frederick photo.A colorful tractor pulls a Merrill Swim float decked out with white and blue balloons to represent bubbles. Joseph Frederick photo.These kids mean business with a big patriotic bag for collecting candy. Joseph Frederick photo.This patriotic horse and rider were representing the red, white, and blue. Joseph Frederick photo.With beverages in hand and a front-row view, these kids are ready for the parade. Joseph Frederick photo.Another patriotic rider in this year’s parade. Joseph Frederick photo.The Merrill High School Band – the Marching Jays – are always a big hit in Merrill’s annual Labor Day Parade. Here the Old City Hall [now The Loft Apartments] provides the backdrop for the band as they march eastward on E. First St. Joseph Frederick photo.Little ones rush out to pick up candy tossed in their direction from a float in Merrill’s annual Labor Day Parade. Joseph Frederick photo.The Merrill Riders Club had horses and riders big and small walking in the parade, some all
dolled up for the occasion. Joseph Frederick photo.
