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2022 Theme: Let's Rendezvous in '22 Artist: Zoe Turcotte Grand Marshal: George Hanna-Canadian Days sponsor for over 22 years | 2021 Theme: Time for Fun in '21 Artist: Ella Haroldson Grand Marshal: Curt Loschy-Little Canada History Center | ||
2020 Theme: A Roaring Good Time Artist: Anjanu Sheikh Grand Marshal: Little Canada Seniors NOTE: Due to COVID-19, celebrated only 1 day with a car parade, boat parade, medallion hunt and online button drawing. | 2019 Theme: We Are Family Artist: Anna Howard Grand Marshal: Don Gagne-Octogenarian and Canadian Days Committee Member | ||
2018 Theme: Superhero Headquarters Artist: Nina Faulkner Grand Marshal: Lee Stecklein-Olympic Gold Medalist | 2017 Theme: The Band's All Here Artist: Lilly Do Grand Marshal: The Macgillivray Pipe Band | ||
2016 Theme: May the 40th be with You! Artist: Kailey Twiest Grand Marshal: Whitey and Joan Saiko | 2015 Theme: Making Memories Artist: Madyson Thao Grand Marshal: Rocky Waite-Veteran's Memorial Chair | ||
2014 Theme: Friends, Food, Fun Artist: Brendan McSherry Grand Marshal: Jason Hilderman-Porterhouse Restaurant | 2013 Theme: Fire Up for Fun Artist: Sydney Hackett Grand Marshal: Little Canada Fire Department | ||
2012 Theme: Bridging Friendships-36 years Artist: Hayley Aarsvold Grand Marshal: Terry McBride-McDonald's Restaurant Owner | 2011 Theme: 35 Years - The Tradition Continues Artist: Sophia Larson Grand Marshal: Joe Vitale-Little Venetian Owner; Canadian Days Committee member since 1977 | ||
2010 Theme: Fixin' to Have Fun Artist: Maria Mariani Grand Marshal: Jim Schwalbach-North Heights Hardware Hank Owner | 2009 Theme: Canadian Days Brings Us Together Artist: Tishiah Stampley Grand Marshal: Patty Coan-Brings Co. President | ||
2008 Theme: Two Cities-One Heart Artist: Griffin Malone Grand Marshal: Dan Starks-St. Jude Medical Chairman-President and CEO | 2007 Theme: Summer Nights, Midway Lights Artist: Colleen Hielkema Grand Marshal: Frank & Sherry Frattalone-Founder of Frattalone Excavating & Grading | ||
2006 Theme: Superior Friendship Artist: Kayla Paul Grand Marshal: Elaine & Ken Waring-Thunder Bay Sister Cities Committee | 2005 Theme: Blazing New Trails Artist: Christian Sundquist Grand Marshal: Original Park Commissioners: Dick Boss, Jean Donovan, Bill Saunders, Joyce Sarne, Ralph Nardini | ||
2004 Theme: Let the Games Begin Artist: Andrew Paul Grand Marshal: Olympians- Steve Griffith and Jason Hedstrand | 2003 Theme: Blazing New Trails Artist: Peter Paul Grand Marshal: 50-year-old, life-long residents: Jackie Durand, Colleen Mechelke, Joe Nash, Greg Schloer NOTE: 1st Annual Classic Car Show | ||
2002 Theme: United with you in 2002 Artist: Luke McRaith Grand Marshal: Annette Freeman-Canadian Days Committee member since 1977 | 2001 Theme: 25 years of fun in 2001 Artist: Katie Sellner Grand Marshal: Ray & Kathy Hanson; Jack Robertson (Honorary) | ||
2000 Theme: Old Friends, New Century Artist: Shelly Paul Grand Marshal: Richard and Maggie Boss | 1999 Theme: 25 years of fun in 2001 Artist: Katie Sellner Grand Marshal: Jean & Don Donovan | ||
1998 Theme: Celebrate '98 rtist: Megan Manteuffel Grand Marshal: Eugene Delonais-Gopher Electronics Company Owner | 1997 Theme: Sister City Salute Artist: Mike Morelan Grand Marshal: Robert & Leonie Thibault | ||
1996 Theme: 20 Years of Friendship Artist: Mandy Gurtin Grand Marshal: Art Craven-Drum Major, MacGillivray Pipe Band | 1995 Theme: Magical Memories Artist: Jennifer Krueger Grand Marshal: Ken Larson-Slumberland Owner and CEO | ||
1994 Theme: Old Fashioned Family Fun Artist: Jennifer Blahowski Grand Marshal: Peg Klenk-Senior Queen NOTE: 1st Year of the Student Button Design Contest | 1993 Theme: Canadian Days Artist: Lorrie Bruce Grand Marshal: Norm & Betty Strohbeen-Norm's Tire Sales | ||
1992 Theme: Canadian Days Artist: Lorrie Bruce Grand Marshal: Unknown NOTE: Shortened festival to Sat. and Sun. only) | 1991 Theme: Canadian Days is Hot! Artist: Meg Murphy Grand Marshal: Unknown | ||
1990 Theme: Celebrate Minnesota 1990 Artist: Unknown Grand Marshal: Unknown | 1989 Theme: Canadian Days Artist: Unknown Grand Marshal: Unknown | ||
1988 Theme: Little Canada Canadian Days Artist: Mike Richie Grand Marshal: Unknown | 1987 Theme: Canadian Days Artists: Kathy Hanson/Darlene Richie Grand Marshal: Slim Frattalone | ||
1986 Theme: 10th Annual Canadian Days Artist: Mike Richie Grand Marshal: Unknown | 1985 Theme: Summer Fun Days Artists: Kathy Hanson/Darlene Richie Grand Marshal: Unknown | ||
1984 Theme: Little Canada Canadian Days Artist: Unknown Grand Marshal: Unknown | 1983 Theme: Friendship Artist: Maxine Datko Grand Marshal: Unknown | ||
1982 Theme: Friendship Between the U.S. and Canada Artist: Patty Radford Grand Marshal: Unknown | 1981 Theme: The Longest Undefended Border in the World Artist: Andrea Olson Grand Marshal: Walter Assef-Thunder Bay Mayor | ||
1980 Theme: The Longest Undefended Border in the World Artist: Unknown Grand Marshal: Dave Sheehan-Radio Personality | 1979 Theme: Geography has made us neighbors, History has made us friends Artist: Judy Rysavvy (Pieper) Grand Marshal: Glen Olson-WCCO | ||
1978 Theme: Little Canada Greets Thunder Bay Artist: Ken Melchior Grand Marshal: Unknown | 1977 Theme: Littlest Canada in the World Artist: Unknown Grand Marshal: Walter Assef-Thunder Bay Mayor NOTE: First Little Canada Canadian Days celebration | ||
1976 City of Little Canada Bicentennial celebration July 4, 1976 Theme: Let's Celebrate America's Bicentennial Artist: Virginia Fisher Grand Marshal: Sal Labaido |