Despite damp, cool and misty weather, the Uffda Day parade began at noon sharp with two of Rutland’s most senior citizens, Hazel Preble and Edith Pherson, sharing the honor as Grand Marshalls of the Uffda Day Parade. They were chauffeured in a 1958 Ford retractable hardtop convertible owned and driven by Roger White of Stirum. One of the units that added some zip to the event was the volunteer band composted of 33 members of the Sargent Central Cadets Band led by Kaia Thorfinnson. The “Mad Hatters” precision shopping cart drill team sponsored by the Rutland General Store and the Troll Patrol, kept the crowd laughing.

This year there were several new musical attractions in town, including the Sweet Adeline barbershop quartet, and other performers at the Hall and Senior Center. Classic cars were on display along with restored tractors and machinery.

The Lefse Lenas prepared approximately 4,500 lefse the dinner and to be sold with every single one gone within the hour. Food booths sold Uffda tacos, cotton candy, homemade ice cream, brats, and more. It was another fun day of food, music and reunions of friends a family.