Montgomery Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
Overview
Montgomery is once again getting in its festive spirit for the holidays! Here is the 32nd Annual Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Program, which will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The parade will take place along 1st Street in Historic Downtown Montgomery starting at 6:30 p.m. The fireworks display will be on the south end of 1st Street South. This year the Torchlight Parade & Fireworks committee also has a collectible souvenir button available. For those who make a free will donation, you will receive a button to help fund this great community event! Stay tuned for more details or better yet LIKE them on Facebook! The committee will once again be holding a medallion hunt.
The Montgomery Area Community Club would like to thank each of the Torchlight Committee Members for their amazing job along with their many volunteers! Thank you to Jake Keohen, Neaner Kriha, Anita Rynda, Pam and Larry Edel, Tom Washa, Ken Pavek and Tony Jelinek!
Become a Sponsor
Consider becoming a Sponsor for the 32nd Annual Torchlight Parade and Fireworks celebration! Learn more about the sponsorship program here and if you have questions, please feel free to contact us by calling Anita Rynda at (612) 756-2887 or via email at arynda34@yahoo.com.
Sponsors
Support our sponsors! Without them this event would not be possible!
Platinum Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors: CornerStone State Bank, Frandsen Bank & Trust, Kriha Electric, Le Sueur County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse, Kirk and Camille Mickelson Montgomery American Legion Post #79, Suel Printing, TI-Zack Concrete, Inc. and Todd’s NAPA Auto Parts.
Silver Sponsors: Herrmann’s Thrifty White Pharmacy, Bisek Interiors/Bisek Steam & Clean, Blue Sky Mechanical, LLC, Casey’s General Stores, Inc., Chuck & Anita Rynda, Edel’s Mobile Repair, Franek Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Harmon Agency & Associates, LLC, Holicky Bros. Trucking, House of Insurance Agency, Inc., Inspire Services, LLC, Jake Edel - Kubes Realty, Krenik’s Concrete LLC, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, KCHK/KRDS Radio, Miller Real Estate, Montgomery Family Dental, Montgomery Fire Department, Montgomery Lions Club, Montgomery Sportsmens Club, Inc., N & G Auto Repair, Odenthal Meats, Pam Edel, R & R Metalworks, Inc., RES Pyro, Richard C. Lea - Attorney at Law, Rustic Farmer & Revival on Main, Sons of the American Legion #79, Steve & Mary Kay Jindra, Steele-Waseca Co-op Electric, Subway of Montgomery, Tom & Ann Gregor, Tony Simon Construction, The Toy Box Saloon, WINCO Generators, Wise Furniture Co., and the White Front.
Bronze Sponsors: Kwik Trip, Inc., Marek Law Office, Happy Hour Bar, 1319 Woodfire Tavern, Christian, Keogh, Moran & King, Dr. Mark & Mary Brahs, Neaner & Wahoo Kriha, Hunter Creek Dental/Dr. Geoff Iverson, DDS, Dvorak Accounting & Tax LLC, Edel’s Meat Market, Evolve Fitness Montgomery/Wellness Workshop LLC, Flicek Insurance Agency of Montgomery, Inc., Hawk Korbel & Sue Lawson, Hruby Rentals, JR Rynda Century Farm, K.R. Monty Bar & Hotel, Inc., Keepsake Insurance Agency, Carla Sticha, Kountry Munchkins, La Nette’s Coffee Shop, Mach Construction, Mark & Sharon Turek, McGuire Landscaping, Millturn Precision Machine, Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant, Montgomery Auto Repair, Montgomery Mini Storage LLC, Montgomery Oil Co. / David’s Diner, Next Chapter Winery, Oam Food N’ Fuel, Oestreich Repair LLC, PinCurls Salon, Pizzeria 201, Pla Mor Lanes Recreational Center, Royal Comfort, LLC/Dean Stasney, Scott-Le Sueur Waterfowlers, Dave & Sue Soukup, Stasney Electric, Underground Supply Company, Inc., Wayside Liquor, Wheatland Twin Lakes Sportsmen’s Club, and Zeke’s Lawn Mowing
Holiday Sponsors: Arts & Heritage Center, of Montgomery, Barnett Bros. Inc., Daryl & Cindy Curtis, Degree of Honor - Violet Lodge, Ed & Jean Keogh, Main Street Barber, Montgomery VFW Auxiliary #5340, Neil Vlaska Trucking & Farms, Posy Floral & Gifts, Quilter’s Dream, Roots on Oak Salon, Ruhland Eectric, Schoenbauer Funeral Homes, Inc., and Stasney Renovations LLC/Russ Stasney
In Kind Sponsors: Harmon Agency & Associates LLC, Center Stage Dance/Snap Fitness, City of Montgomery, and College City Beverage
Button Design Winner
Congratulations to Everleigh Moen, the 2023 Button Design Winner! The committee allows any 4th grade student within the Tri-City United School District to submit their design for a chance to be chosen.
2012 Button Winner - Macy Jamerson
2013 Button Winner - Charlotte Houn
2014 Button Winner - Abby Rutt
2015 Button Winner - Joey Callahan
2016 Button Winner - Megan Odenthal
2017 Button Winner - Kaytlyn Miller
2018 Button Winner - Max Budin
2019 Button Winner - Corinne Skluzacek
2020 Button Winner - Cancelled
2021 Button Winner - Wendoli Castaneda-Gonzalez
2022 Button Winner - Alaina Shevtsov
2023 Button Winner - Everleigh Moen
2024 Button Winner - ???
Grand Marshals
The Torchlight Parade & Fireworks committee sent out permission slips to ALL the 2nd graders who attend either Montgomery Elementary or Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School for an opportunity to be chosen as the Grand Marshals. One lucky girl and boy were randomly chosen for the honor. Previous winners include:
2012 Grand Marshals - Elie Sladek & Cole Franek
2013 Grand Marshals - Ana Stasney & Ethan Huber
2014 Grand Marshals - Addison Houn & Jacob Cihak
2015 Grand Marshals - Emily Kuchinka & Isaak Worm
2016 Grand Marshals - Trista Gessler & Brayden Siebsen
2017 Grand Marshals - Alice Trcka & Ty Smith
2018 Grand Marshals - Eydie Fleek & Ty Wohlers
2019 Grand Marshals - Vanesa Ayala Sanchez & Cameron De Joy
2020 Grand Marshals - Cancelled
2021 Grand Marshals - Cole Hart & Wyatt Harms
2022 Grand Marshals - Aurora Schultz & Cameron Barnett
2023 Grand Marshals - Brenlynn Sirek & Hendrix Rotter
2024 Grand Marshals - ???
Contact Information
For more information on being a sponsor or having a parade unit contact Anita Rynda at (612) 756-2887 or via email at arynda34@yahoo.com.