The winning theme for the 2023 parade, "Monsters and Mischief", was submitted by Turner Aydt of Centralia. Pictured here: Hugh Moran, Butch Mathis, Rene Aydt, Kalani Aydt, Turner Aydt, Tim Aydt, Tucker Aydt, Elisabeth Jackson, and Mark Aydt. Members of the Parade committee showed up at Tucker's fourth grade class at St. Mary's Grade School to present him and his classmates with a pizza party. Turner will be honored at the 96th annual parade on October 28th, 2023.