1st Nebraska had a great time performing for the good people in Stromsburg, NE on Saturday, June 17th. The town claims to be the Swedish Capital of Nebraska, and everything was decorated in Blue and Yellow, the colors on Sweden’s flag.
This was the first time that 1st Nebraska participated in a parade, and we rode a flat-bed trailer pulled by a 1950s John Deere model 50 tractor. People lined the streets throughout the parade route, and we played frequently to hearty applause. During the parade there was a light rain that threatened to put a damper on the festivities. However, clearing skies yielded a beautiful evening. Our “float” was early in the parade, just behind the Swedish Dancers, and we anticipated our announcement at the reviewing stand. 1st Nebraska’s parade performance was awarded 1st place.
Following the parade, we unloaded our equipment and setup on the City Park’s stage. Even the backdrop to the stage was decorated in a colorful Swedish motif. Benches were setup in the park in front of the stage, and we attracted a large and appreciate crowd. Following our concert people came up to tell us the positive comments they heard from the crowd. It’s always fun to make new friends, and Stromsburg was full of them. What a nice community!
1st Nebraska’s next performance will be on July 4th in Logan, Iowa for their Sequicentennial. We’ll play a concert in Logan Park at 1:00 pm. If you’re in the area, drive over and catch our show. There will be plenty of time for cookouts and fireworks at your favorite venue.
1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band 