Paint the Plow Event Happening Saturday
Published on October 15, 2024
The City of Sioux Falls is hosting its 15th annual Paint the Plow event on Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Levitt parking lot.
The Paint the Plow program, hosted by the Public Works Street Division, invites young artists in Sioux Falls to decorate the City’s snowplows ahead of the winter season. The program culminates in the Paint the Plow event, usually held mid-October, where the public can view the completed plows and vote for their favorites. The winning plows will be displayed in the Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. Parade of Lights on Friday, November 29. Youth event attendees can also sign up for a chance to win a snowplow ride to school.
“Every year, it’s fun to see the creativity of some of our younger residents in our community, said Dustin Hansen, the City’s Street Operations Manager. “This opportunity is open to groups like elementary, middle, and high school classes, after-school programs, preschools, day cares, sports teams, and nonprofits. We realize people may not want to think about snow in October, but this is a great event to raise awareness to be prepared for the inevitable winter ahead while building community and letting young artists shine.”
Students are encouraged to decorate the plows with festive holiday designs; however, the City of Sioux Falls does not censor the content or any viewpoints on the artwork. Any messages or views expressed are not those of the City, nor endorsed by the City.snow