With high case counts of COVID-19 in the province and the local community, The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 2021 Pioneer Days Parade will be cancelled, with hopes of a safe return in 2022.
The Chamber says that every year, the Pioneer Days Parade in Steinbach is a special event for a variety of reasons. However, similar to 2020, this year’s circumstances necessitate major changes for community health and safety. For this reason, the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s parade.
“After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Pioneer Days Parade due to our current environment,” said Michelle Bezditny, Executive Director for the Steinbach Chamber. “We did not make this decision lightly, as we realize how important this exceptional event is to our community, and we want to take the health and safety of our community seriously. We look forward to organizing the Pioneer Days Parade in 2022!”
This year would have marked the 53rd Pioneer Days Parade in Steinbach. Steinbach is known far-and-wide for its annual Pioneer Days Parade that kicks off the Pioneer Days weekend of festivities in Steinbach, celebrating the community’s roots and rich heritage. With an average of 120 unique entries per year and the always-popular candy and other free giveaways, over ten thousand people attend the Parade each year.
The Parade, like other Chamber events, focuses on leading growth and connecting people within the community. The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce unites and represents Steinbach and area businesses, in the belief that the resulting economic growth and stability provides an enhanced quality of life for the entire community. The Pioneer Days Parade is one of many annual events put on by the Steinbach Chamber.
