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: Bisek Interiors/Bisek Steam & Clean, Brandenburg Plumbing LLC, CornerStone State Bank, Frandsen Bank & Trust, Kriha Electric LLC, Le Sueur County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse, Loonsome Loon Gallery, Montgomery American Legion Post #79, Montgomery Family Dental, R & R Metalworks, Inc., Suel Printing, TI-Zack Concrete, Inc. and Todd’s NAPA Auto Parts.
Silver Sponsors: Blue Sky Mechanical, LLC, Casey’s General Stores, Inc., Chart Inc., Chuck & Anita Rynda, Edel’s Mobile Repair, Flicek Insurance Agency of Montgomery, Inc., Franek Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Herrmann’s Thrifty White Pharmacy, Holicky Bros. Trucking, House of Insurance Agency, Inc., Inspire Services, LLC, Jake Edel - Kubes Realty, Krenik’s Concrete LLC, Kwik Trip, Inc., Lakefront Bar & Grill, Mach Construction, Mark & Sharon Turek, Miller Real Estate, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, KCHK/KRDS Radio, Montgomery Fire Department, Montgomery Lions Club, Montgomery Mini Storage LLC, Montgomery Sportsmens Club, Inc., Monty Auto Wash, N & G Auto Repair, Odenthal Meats, Pam Edel, Pizzeria 201, RES Pyro, Richard C. Lea - Attorney at Law, Rustic Farmer & Revival on Main, Sons of the American Legion #79, Steele-Waseca Co-op Electric, Steve & Mary Kay Jindra, Subway of Montgomery, Tim’s Outdoor Service LLC, Tom & Ann Gregor, Tony Simon Construction, Wayside Liquor, White Front, WINCO Generators, and Wise Furniture Co.
Bronze Sponsors: 1319 Woodfire Tavern, Arts & Heritage Center of Montgomery, Blaze Trucking LLC, Happy Hour Bar, Christian, Keogh, & Moran, Dr. Mark & Mary Brahs, Dvorak Accounting & Tax LLC, Edel’s Meat Market, Jerry & Linda Hagel, Happy Hour Bar, Hawk Korbel & Sue Lawson, Healthsource Chiropractic of New Pragie, P.A., Keith & Vicky Horejsi, Hruby Rentals, Hunter Creek Dental, JR Rynda Century Farm, K.R. Monty Bar & Hotel, Inc., Keepsake Insurance Agency, Carla Sticha, Kountry Munchkins, Neaner & Wahoo Kriha, La Nette’s Coffee Shop, Main Street Barber, Mats of Monty/Laundromat, McGuire Landscaping, Montgomery Auto Repair, Montgomery Historical Society, Montgomery Oil Co. / David’s Diner, Neil Vlasak Trucking & Farms, Next Chapter Winery, Oam Food N’ Fuel, Oestreich Repair LLC, Pla Mor Lanes Recreational Center, Posy Floral & Gifts, Quilter’s Dream, Royal Comfort, LLC/Dean Stasney, Scott-Le Sueur Waterfowlers, SERVPRO Team Ray, Stasney Electric, Stasney Renovations LLC/Russ Stasney, Dave & Sue Soukup, Underground Supply Company, Inc., Wheatland Twin Lakes Sportsmen’s Club, and Zeke Zahratka
Holiday Sponsors: Barnett Bros. Inc., Daryl & Cindy Curtis, Degree of Honor - Violet Lodge, Ed & Jean Keogh, Franke’s Bakery, Montgomery VFW Auxiliary #5340, Quilter’s Dream, Ruhland Eectric, and Schoenbauer Funeral Homes, Inc.
In Kind Sponsors: Bruzek Laser Engraving, Center Stage Dance/Snap Fitness, City of Montgomery, College City Beverage, Harmon Agency & Associates LLC, Mike’s Discount Foods, and R & R Metalworks, Inc.
Button Design Winner
Congratulations to Aria Stepka, the 2024 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 - Aria Stepka
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 - Kylee Balfe & Chase Barnett
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.