Be part of the celebration! This form is used to register your entry in the annual Swiss Days Parade. The 2025 parade theme is “Under the Sycamore Trees.”

Among the many beloved characteristics of Santa Clara are the beautiful sycamore trees that line the street through town. In 1948, under the leadership of Hilda Stucki Cabell and the town’s Beautification Committee, sycamores were planted along Highway 91 to enhance the community for travelers passing through. Families and neighbors cared for the fledgling trees by hand, carrying water from the town ditches.

In 1990, when the State sought to remove the trees to widen the road, the Historical Society and City residents rallied to save them. The City of Santa Clara took responsibility for the road, ensuring the sycamores remained. Today, these trees continue to provide shade and beauty, symbolizing our community’s spirit and determination.

Join us as we honor this legacy in the 2025 Swiss Days Parade—“Under the Sycamore Trees.”