March, roll, or ride your way into one of Dutton’s favorite traditions—the Dutton Fun Day Parade! This year’s theme is “Oro y Plata” (Gold and Silver), a proud nod to Montana’s state motto and rich heritage.
Expect Main Street to come alive with colorful floats, classic cars, horses, bikes, tractors, and small-town spirit on Saturday, July 12th, 2025.
📍 Schedule:
10:00 AM – Kids' Parade Line-Up
10:15 AM – Main Parade Line-Up
10:45 AM – Kids' Parade
11:00 AM – Main Parade Begins
All are welcome to participate—whether you're representing a business, organization, club, or just want to show off your creativity!
🎟 Registration is required by July 11th or have a form ready by 10:00 am.
Sign up using the form on this page or reach out to Korbey directly. Let’s make this parade a golden highlight of Fun Day 2025!
Grab a bite at the Legion after the parade!
Right after the parade, the Legion is serving classic favorites—hamburgers and hot dogs served fresh until the food runs out! It's a great way to fuel up while enjoying the rest of the day's festivities.
2025 Dutton Fun Day Parade Marshals, Dann and Carol Sims
Dann and Carol Sims, both native Central Montanan residents, moved to Dutton 45 years ago in 1980 with their young son, Keith. At the time, they were living in Harlem, MT where Dann had served as a teacher in the Harlem School District. The Sims couple came to Dutton after having applied for positions as teachers in the Dutton School District. They continued to work in the school until their retirements in 2012 (Dann) and 2017 (Carol.) Dann’s teaching story in Dutton began when he accepted the positions of librarian, P.E. teacher, and assistant high school football coach. Carol taught Title 1 for one year, then, in 1981, opened a daycare in their home. In the years following, the Sims family of 3 grew into a family of 6, with daughters, Kelsey, Korbey, and Kelley Jo joining their brother Keith.
From 1980, until their retirements, Dann and Carol both wore many hats in the Dutton (then later, Dutton-Brady) School. Dann’s positions, in addition to librarian, P.E. teacher, and high school football coach included: counselor, assistant high school girls basketball coach, and history teacher. Carol took on the role of high school English and French teacher, school play director, and Speech and Drama coach. When Dann retired in 2012, he continued performing the duties of part-time librarian and following Carol’s retirement in 2015, she took one year off, then returned to the high school to teach English half-time for the 2017-18 school year.
Dann and Carol lead active lives and are involved in many community events and programs. They are both active members of St. William’s Catholic Church where Carol serves on the Parish Council. Dann has served as a swimming pool director and was on the Dutton Public Library board for several years. Carol is also a member of the Dutton American Legion Auxiliary, a regular member of the Dutton Public Library’s book club, and has acted in many Adult Education Community plays. Books, music, and plays are some of Dann and Carol’s favorite hobbies and past-times, but their favorite past-time is spending time with their much-loved grandchildren.
Dann and Carol have touched our hearts through the years. They’ve cheered us on at sporting events, plays, and concerts. They’ve celebrated our achievements and cried with us when tragedy strikes. They have loved us like we’re their own children and have adopted our kids as grandchildren. They are favorites of ours and we are so happy that they chose Dutton, Montana to be their home back in 1980.