As usual, we could find the gathering place by looking for the ubiquitous Hemmingsen-mobile!
No Parade is complete without banners. Dedicated Dems Jay Davis and Karen Hall led the Pennington Democratic contingent.
House candidates Catherine Ratliff and Jerry Bloomer!!!
House candidate Jeff Nelsen discusses his campaign with longtime organizer Larry Mintzlaff.
Ritchie Nordstrom has his hands full directing parade traffic!
Pam Hemmingson (Dist 32 House candidate) and Dennis Finch (Dist 33 Senate) were out there meeting and greeting at the parade.
Mike Coats from South Dakotans Against Discrimination and The Center West was at the parade and picnic, wearing a simple, yet very true message on his shirt.
Suzan Nolan (Dist 32 House candidate) greeted parade-goers along the route and spread the good news about the great Dems running to represent us in Pierre.
Picnic pictures:
The Labor Day Picnic was sponsored by the Alliance of local unions. A couple hundred people came out, including union members and supporters from all political viewpoints. (Of course Dems were well-represented!)
Union-made burgers, hot dogs and T-bone steak are the best.
House candidate John Buxcel and Catherine Ratliff listen carefully (rumor has it Democrats are very good at that.)
Justin Lena (Dist 34 House candidate) enjoys the picnic but just may be getting a bit tired of the photographer following him around!
Rick Hanson (Dist 30 House candidate) and Theresa Spry (Dist 35 Senate candidate).
Tom Katus (Dist 30 Senate candidate) and Lois Facer (spouse of Lt. Gov. candidate Eric Abrahamson).
Tom Katus talks to KOTA news, who came and interviewed some of the labor and political leaders at the picnic.
This was a banner event. If you didn't make it, we highly recommend you come next year!!!
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