The 2011 Grand Marshalls are Bob and Sue Miller!!

In 1970 the Millers moved west from Sugarcreek, Ohio to Middlebury, Indiana.  After arriving in Middlebury, the Miller’s purchased property on U.S. 20. The property contained a small 24-hour truck stop known as Everett’s Highway Inn.

After a week of minor repairs and cleaning, they reopened January 4, 1971, as an Amish-style restaurant complete with Amish and Mennonite cooks and wait staff. Open six days a week, there was some concern in the community about how these new residents would survive being closed on Sunday.  The Miller’s held true to their convictions, feeling a day of rest, time for worship, and family fellowship for their employees was more important than offering 3 square meals a day 7 days each week.

Despite the odds, the Miller’s were committed to pursue their dream of establishing a solid business and much has changed since the early 70’s.  Bob and Sue have witnessed their children and grandchildren develop an interest in the organization.  Some of them are involved in the daily operations and strive to continue the traditions of the family-owned company.

The Summer Festival parade is one of the largest in the area, each year lasting at least a full hour. The parade route starts at the Middlebury Elementary School on State Road 13 and follows north past the Middlebury fire station. Parade kick off is 1pm on Saturday.

Interested in being in the parade?
See below to download application, map and information for parade entries.

To complete the application, either

• save the form on your computer, complete all info, and send as an attachment to: parade@middleburyfestivals.com, or
• print out form and deliver it to the Middlebury Fire Department. Contact info is on the bottom of the application.