08/17/2026
THANK YOU
This year, the 250th Birthday Celebration of our Country, the Elysian Area Chamber of Commerce would like to give a big “Thank You” to all who helped make this year’s July 4th. Celebration a huge success. Thank you to all the volunteers who took some hours of their time to help in all capacities. Thank you to all of the Chairpersons who worked tirelessly to accomplish what was needed to be done, to include the Pageant, Beer Garden, Vendors, Parade, Car Show, Kid’s Fishing Contest, Cribbage Tournament, Arm Wrestling, Flea Market, Bean Bag Tournament, Dances, Kid’s Bingo, Pancake Breakfast, Turtle Races, and Medallion Hunt.
Thank you to all who offered monetary contributions for the sponsorship of the celebration including fireworks. Sponsors included: James Brothers Construction, Elysian Bank, Fischer’s Corner Bar, Main Street Venue, Nu Chek Prep, Elysian Agency, JT’s Hookup Bait & Tackle, American Legion Post #311, Thirsty Beaver Bar, James Home Team/ Realty Executives, Elysian Archery, Rent & Save Equipment & Event Rental, Silver Lake Sportsman Club, Southern Lakes Angling & Spearing, Phil & Margie Slingsby. Many individual donations were also received for which we are grateful.
We also want to thank all the hard work of the Lake Francis Association, who sponsored the boat parade, the Farmers Friends 4-H Club, who managed the Pancake Breakfast, and the Lake Area Women’s Fishing Contest, along with the help from the Elysian Fire Department.
Thank you to the Elysian Fire Department for all their help with setting up the stage multiple times, moving picnic tables around when needed and letting us host various events at the firehall.
Thank you to the City of Elysian Public Works Department for all their help in preparation for the event and clean up following, and to the City Council allowing streets to be closed, and granting a liquor license.
The Elysian Community has wonderful and generous people, we thank everyone, including all who participated and those who attended the various events. It is our hope that we can continue to uplift the Elysian Community and to continue to be able to sponsor various activities throughout the year.
Anyone who would like to make a helpful comment or a suggestion for next year, please contact members of the Chamber Board. They are: Pam Glende, Jake James, Jeanne Zwart, Tasha Hering, Mark Sybilrud, McKenzie Bonogofsky, Brian Mielke, and Pat Nusbaum, who were instrumental in decisions made regarding the celebration.
Many comments were made by visitors and military units that Elysian’s July 4th. Parade is the most patriotic parade.
Pat Nusbaum
Event Coordinator
Phone 507-317-0532 or [email protected]
