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    Parade celebrates Eden Prairie Schools’ 100th year

    Jim BayerBy Updated:2 Mins Read
    Prairie View Elementary School's contingent in the Citywide Celebration parade marched in front of the crowd at Aerie Stadium Sept. 28. Photo by Jim Bayer
    Prairie View Elementary School's contingent in the Citywide Celebration parade marched in front of the crowd at Aerie Stadium on Sept. 28. Photo by Jim Bayer

    Hundreds of students, staff members and family members marched in the Citywide Celebration Sept. 28 marking 100 years since the founding of the Consolidated School in 1924.

    Citywide Prom queen Kathie Case and king Curt Connaughty rode in style with the Eagles mascot close by. Photos by Jim Bayer
    Eden Prairie resident Sue Erickson found a quiet spot Saturday to watch the festivities.
    EP Schools Superintendent Josh Swanson, left, and Eden Prairie Mayor Ron Case served as parade grand marshals.

    The celebration featured a stadium parade, music and dance performances and a community resource fair. 

    EP Schools Superintendent Josh Swanson and Eden Prairie Mayor Ron Case served as grand marshals, carrying a banner and waving to the crowd under sunny and warm skies.

    The parade featured the Eden Prairie Historical Society representing the district’s four original one-room schoolhouses, then known as the Consolidated School. Each of Eden Prairie’s schools marched in sequence from the oldest-founded school to the newest.

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    The high school homecoming royalty joined in the march along with the prom queen and king from the Citywide Prom held last May, Kathie Case and Curt Connaughty.

    A young member of the parade waved his Eden Prairie flag. Photos by Jim Bayer
    An Eden Prairie cheerleader performed a flip during the parade.
    Oak Point Elementary Principal Chris Rogers led his school’s group in the parade.
    Blake Strathman, 5, right, enjoyed a cotton candy treat as her mom, Nicole and brother, Roman, 7, waited for the parade to start.
    Daddy “The Meat Man” Davis showed off some rib tips at the Smokin’ Hottdish tent.
    Homecoming King Aaron Sanchez and Queen Kulani Jurru.
    Eden Lake Elementary School students waved to the crowd as they passed by.
    The Eagle Band played for the crowd before the parade began.
    A sun-bathed crowd cheered as the Cedar Elementary School entered the stadium.

    The City of Eden Prairie, Eden Prairie Community Foundation and Eden Prairie Community Education partnered to host the event, which featured more than 25 local nonprofit organizations, highlighting their missions and volunteer opportunities. Volunteer opportunities will also be available through the district’s Sharing Inspiration program.

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