le center Population: 2504 Incorporated: 1890 City Office: 10 W. Tyrone St., 507-357-4450, cityoflecenter.com Post Office: 91 N. Park Ave. 507-3574979 Chamber of Commerce: 10 W. Tyrone St., 507-357-6737 Library: 10 W. Tyrone St., 507-357-6792 Municipal Pool: 205 E. Derrynane Ave., 507-357-6344 Municipal Liquor Store: 20 N. Waterville Ave. 507-357-4451
What to do St. Patrick’s Day - The city’s well known for its annual St. Paddy’s Day festivities. It all starts January 26th with the Grand Marshal and Candidates Brunch, 11:00 a.m., American Legion. The Queen’s Talent Show is Saturday, March 7, at 3 p.m. at the American Legion. The Miss Shamrock Coronation is at 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, also at the American Legion. The parade and celebration is Saturday, March 14. The parade runs along Minnesota Street, starting at 2 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt and ECFE Vehicle Fair - The dual events are held the Saturday before Easter. Line up for the hunt is at 12:45 p.m. with 1 p.m. start at the West Park. Sponsored by the Le Center Lions Club and other local organizations. The vehicle fair is hosted by Tri-City United Early Childhood Family Education. Visit Tri-City United Early Childhood Programs on Facebook. Le Center Area Fireman’s Dance - This is held every year on the first Friday of May. This event is hosted by the Le Center Fire Department, in which the members go door-to-door selling tickets. Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Posse Trail Ride - Held June 19-21, this event draws horseback riders from across the county. Includes ranch rodeos, trail rides, dinner and a dance, and is open to the public. For more information, call Brett Mason, 507-357-8152. Le Sueur County Free Fair/Park - The home of the Le Sueur County Fair, held every summer is set for Aug. 20-23. What’s a summer without a county fair? The annual event brings all you’d expect and more to Le Center: animal exhibits, tasty treats, music, demo derbies, tractor pulls, and even talent shows. For more information visit lesueurcountyfair.org. Pioneer Power - In late August, the annual Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Days opens one of the most complete farm displays in the county to the public. The organization also hosts a swap meet/flea market each April. Both are north of Le Center on County Road 26. Visit pioneerpowershow.com. Hollydaze Winter Festival - Held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the parade is hosted by the Le Center Chamber of Commerce and kicks off
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