Le Mars is officially a national finalist in the race to be named one of “America’s Favorite Small Towns,” Parade magazine announced on Sunday.
National finalists in the competition will appear in a special issue of Parade magazine, set to be released this Spring, with the national winner to be announced on June 12th. The winning town will host a special event on the Fourth of July, featuring “potential celebrity involvement”, sponsor giveaways, and national media coverage.
Kristen Heimgartner, the executive director of the Hometown Le Mars Heritage Foundation, previously told KLEM that the group entered the contest to better promote Le Mars.
Heimgartner says winning the competition would give Le Mars opportunities and exposure.
The honor is awarded by Parade magazine, and celebrates vibrant but small communities across the country.
