Community Conversations
Tonya Nosbisch Announces 2026 Miss Shamrock, Breaks Down the 33rd “First Ever” St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Charles City

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:

The 33rd “First Ever” St. Patrick’s Day Parade is getting ready to roll through downtown Charles City, and Tonya Nosbisch, one of the event organizers, joined us to preview this year’s celebration. We cover how the parade started back in 1994, why the name still makes people smile, the tradition of the bagpipers, and the announcement of the 2026 Miss Shamrock. Tonya also explains how anyone can jump in and be part of what’s famously called the “longest 10-minute parade in Iowa.”
For parade details, updates, or to register an entry, visit the official Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1245343590837256




