Important Information

• "The Swedest Thing" Window Decor Contest​
  • Registration CLOSED
  • Voting will run June 1-16, winner announced on June 17
  • Vote HERE on 'Discover 37'
  • Map HERE on 'Discover 37'
• ​​​VIP Parade Cabana Reservations
  • ​Register HERE
  • Seating FAQ
  • Registration CLOSES on Thursday, June 15th at 5:00pm, OR until all spots are filled!!
• ​Dala Dash Competition
  • ​Register HERE
  • Registration CLOSES on Thursday, June 15th at 5:00pm, OR until all spots are filled!!
• ​All Class Reunion Activities can be found below this schedule on graphics. 

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

• Flag Retirement Ceremony in honor of flag day at the Prairie Home Cemetery. The American Legion will perform the sacred ceremony. 

Thursday, June 15th, 2023

• 6pm-8pm: Mayor's Prayer & Proclamation Kickoff brought to you by the Phelps County Ministerial Association
  • Veterans Memorial Park (South Park)
  • FREE Dinner!

Friday, June 16th, 2023 

• 8am: Swedish Days Pickleball Tournament sponsored by The Don Sjogren Community YMCA
  • ​Holdrege North Park Tennis Courts
  • Register in person at the YMCA or by phone at 308-995-4050
• 11:30am: Svenska Lunch, Swedish King & Queen Crowning
  • Phelps County Senior Center
  • Tickets $6 per person, must be purchased in advance
• 1pm-8pm: Free swimming
  • Holdrege City Swimming Pool
• 3pm-6pm: Kids Activities sponsored by The Don Sjogren Community YMCA
  • Courthouse lawn
  • FUN for all ages! Bounce houses, ladder ball, corn hole, 4 square and so much more!
• ​5pm-7pm: Nebraska Prairie Museum Swedish Dinner
  • Free will donation 
• 6:30pm: Phelps County Sports Hall of Fame Wall of Honor
  • Nebraska Prairie Museum
• 5pm-Midnight: All Class Reunion & Street Dance sponsored by BD-Medication Delivery Solutions
  • 5th & West Avenue
  • $5 Entry fee / Cash ONLY
    • Your gate fee helps the Chamber cover things like local band Yachta Yachta, the large shade tent, sound and lighting for the band, etc.
  • 5pm-12am: Beer garden serviced by JB's Sports Bar & Grill. Food trucks open.
  • Opener: Local band, Yachta Yachta
  • 8pm-12am: Live Music by Kyle Killgore & Seth Reid

Saturday, June 17, 2023

• 7:30am: Silver Run sponsored by The Don Sjogren Community YMCA
  • Register HERE
• 7:30am-9am: Swedish Breakfast
  • Phelps County Senior Center
  • $10 tickets, Available for purchase at First State Bank-Holdrege & Bruning Bank
• ​8am: Grand Parade Lineup & Registration
  • High School parking lot
  • No PRE-Registrations
  • Participant Waiver
• 8am-12pm: Heartland Cruisers Car Show Registration, 3pm: Awards
  • Contact: Mike Sisson, 308-991-1746
• 8am-12pm: Holdrege Eagle Riders Motorcycle Show Registration, 3pm: Awards
  • Contact: Sam Bray 308-991-2226
• 8:30am: Holdrege Public Schools Golf Tournament (registration), 9am tournament start 
• 10am: Grand Parade
  • Sponsored by BD-Medication Delivery Solutions
    • Theme: "Throwing it back to our roots!"​​
    • VIP Parade Cabana Reservations
      • ​Register HERE
      • Registration CLOSES on Wednesday, June 14th at 5:00pm!
      • ​​FAQ​
• 11am-3pm:Street Festival & Kids Games, Courthouse lawn
  • Kids Games sponsored by PMHC & Phelps Medical Group​​​ 
    • Rides, bounce houses, competition games, balloon animals, face painting and more! Activities for ALL ages!
  • Vendors Register HERE **Registration CLOSES on Wednesday, June 14th at 5pm!
• 12pm: Parade winners & "The Swedest Thing" Painted Store Front & Porch Competition & Parade Awards announced on Facebook Live.
• 1pm-3pm: The Dala Dash
  • Sponsored by Farm Bureau Financial Services, Phil Hinrichs
    • ​Teams of 5 dashing through Holdrege completing challenges and riddles. Not a participant? Cool off and watch LIVE at the Holdrege Sun Theater & Event Center on the big screen! Concessions and drinks will be open. Winner announced at the Street Festival upon completion. 
  • Register HERE **Registration CLOSES on Thursday, June 15th at 5pm or when we hit our team cap!
• 1pm-8pm: Free swimming
  • Holdrege City Swimming Pool
• 1pm-3pm: Ice Cream & Pie Social
  • ​Phelps County Senior Center​​​
• 9pm: Kyle Sayler Band playing at JB's Sports Bar and Grill