The initial informational meeting for the 150th anniversary celebration of Flandreau to be in 2019 was held on Thursday, April 20, at the city office.
Those in attendance, about a dozen folks with broad representation of the community, came from the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, Flandreau Public Schools and the Riverside Park Days committee.
They researched and went through a number of different things to consider having during the five-day span of the celebration, including carnivals, rodeos and parades.
Dan Sutton said they are hoping to work in conjunction with the all-school reunion committee in organizing certain events as well. Historically, Flandreau holds an all-school reunion every 10 years in the years ending in “9.”
Any local businesses interested in helping with events during the sesquicentennial celebration are encouraged to contact Sutton at 864-1477 or attend the next meeting.
Sutton said the next meeting will probably be in June or July depending on what they hear back about getting a carnival. All are welcome to attend future meetings.
