The Odessa Record -

REARDAN—For the first time in three days, the local Mule Days celebration is a go this upcoming weekend from Friday June 3 to Sunday June 5.

Mule Days, which began in 1904 and has only been interrupted by World War II and the COVID-19 pandemic, was renamed Community Day several decades ago and features many local events.

Chief amongst those events is the Mule Days Parade, which this year is on Spokane Street from Cedar Street to Lake Street. Attendees can expect to see community floats, equestrian showcases, rodeo royalty and marching bands in the parade.

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