Register now for St. Jacob Homecoming parade, bags tournament

St. Jacob Homecoming is July 16-18. There will be rides, food, and games to play, including parades on Friday and Saturday evenings and a bags tournament on Saturday, July 18.

The third annual bags tournament will begin at 11 a.m. in the empty lot on the north side of the village hall. Registration is $40 per two-person team and can be done up to the day of the tournament. However, there is a limit of 24 teams, so early registration is suggested. Cash prizes will be awarded for first ($200), second ($100) and third place ($50). Call the village hall at 644-5666 for more information. Beer will be for sale during the tournament (no outside coolers). The St. Jacob Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary will also be selling food and other refreshments. See the registration form attached to this story.

Are you looking for a way to reach potential customers in a fun and exciting environment? Then join the 2015 St Jacob Homecoming Parade. There’s no theme, so you can get as creative with your float as you want. And the best part is that there’s no entry fee. That’s right, you get free advertisement for your group or business. See the application attached to this story, or call the village of St. Jacob at 644-5666.

New for 2015, Thursday night, July 16, will be Family Night from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be a ride ticket special — two for the price of one — this night. The Marine Sportmen’s Club will have its food stand open for dinner. Water and soda will also be for sale. There will be no alcohol sales during Family Night.

Enjoy live music, a parade with float contest, and even bingo Friday and Saturday nights.

On Friday night, the rides will open at 5 p.m., and the parade will begin at 7 p.m. Beaucoup Bottom Band will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight.

On Saturday, rides will open at 4 p.m., and the parade will start at 6:30 p.m. The band Black Top Boulevard will play from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Advance ride tickets will be available at St. Jacob Village Hall until noon on July 16.

This story was originally published July 10, 2015 at 3:00 AM with the headline "Register now for St. Jacob Homecoming parade, bags tournament."