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“ The volunteers often have as much fun as the participants in our events,” Schesso said.“ It’ s also a great way to give back the community.”
For more information, contact Schesso at pat. schesso @ gmail. com or 218-879-4507.
Legion of fun
The Apple Valley American Legion 1776, which is one of the state’ s most active organizations for U. S. military veterans and active duty service members, has played a prominent role in Freedom Days in the past, and 2025 will be no different.
The Legion will be the site of the Dancin’ & Cruisin’ Classic Car Show; the new Red, White & Barbecue, and will have entrants in the Freedom Days Parade.
More than 100 vehicles are expected during Dancin’ & Cruisin’, which kicks off Freedom Days 5-9 p. m. Friday, June 27, at the Legion, 14521 Granada Drive.
Cars should arrive between 4 and 5 p. m. Awards will be presented at 8:30 p. m.
Participants should register in advance and pay the car entry fee of $ 20 at https:// www. avfreedomdays. com / carshow-registration /.
Included with each registration is a T-shirt, dash plaque, and the first 150 vehicles receive a“ goodie bag.”
Music will be provided by Chad Johnson, who has a stable of original songs along with covering tunes from the likes of Van Morrison, Gin Blossoms, and Johnny Cash, starting at 8 p. m. He has written“ Minnesota Nice,” which is the official song of Defeat Jesse James Days in Northfield. More is at chadjohnsonmusic. com. Food will be served in the back parking lot by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Proceeds go toward Dancin’ & Cruisin’ fundraising efforts.
On the final day of the festival, the Legion will host the new Red, White & Barbecue event with food, music, and fun.
The barbecue will include the Legion’ s traditional half-chicken meals, but new this year will be St. Louis style ribs. All the meals are served starting at 11 a. m. with sides of macaroni and cheese, cole slaw and corn bread.
Brats and hot dogs will be served by the Post 1776 Auxiliary, and there will be See Days, 8
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Chad Johnson, center, will perform at the Apple Valley American Legion during Dancin’ & Cruisin’ on Friday, June 27.
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