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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 Fr ee 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
the holiday season. Businesses, families, and organizations build lighted oats and the parade is highlighted by a visit from Santa, who ends the evening in the Courthouse Park Pavilion visiting with children.
Municipal Outdoor swimming pool/park - Adjacent to the fairgrounds is the municipal swimming pool, playground equipment, picnic shelters, a basketball court and Ray Plut football eld. The park is also the home of the Le Center Sportsman cabin, built in 1940 by the Izaak Walton organization. Located on Hwy. 99 next to the Fairgrounds. Our 6,600 squarefoot pool features a high and low diving boards, a separate wading pool for toddlers, a concession stand and plenty of deck and grass space for everyone to enjoy. Generally open between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The pool is staffed for open swim, adult/lap swim, aquatic exercise classes, water polo, water walking and learn to swim classes certi ed by the American Red Cross for both youth and adult learners. For more information, visit cityo ecenter.com/community/pool.
Municipal parks - Le Center has four parks. Combined the parks offer baseball elds, softball elds, a sand volleyball court, soccer eld, small walking trails, pavilions with picnic tables, horseshoe pits, playground equipment and public restrooms. In the winter nd hockey and skating rinks and a warming house. For information, visit cityo ecenter.com/community/parks. Camping - Seasonal camping (with water) is available on the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds. For more information and costs, or to reserve a site, call 507-327-2996 or 612-756-1500.
Churches St. Mary’s/St. Henry’s Catholic Church - 165 N. Waterville Ave., 507-357-4838
St. Paul Lutheran Church - 232 W. Minnesota St., 507-357-2212
Seventh Day Adventist Church - 190 S. Park St., 507-357-6161
New Jerusalem Church - 87 North Cordova Ave., 507-210-0089
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