Location Change for Sioux Falls 'Paint the Plows' Event

A popular Sioux Falls event showcasing the work of young artists is getting a new home in 2025.

The City of Sioux Falls is hosting its 16th annual Paint the Plow event on Saturday (October 11) in the Great Plains Zoo parking lot, on South Kiwanis Avenue.

Paint The Plows History

The program, which is hosted by the Public Works Street Division, invites local school-aged artists to decorate the City’s snowplows ahead of the winter season. Plows can be painted by groups like elementary, middle, and high school classes, after-school programs, preschools, daycares, sports teams, and nonprofits.

This year, more than 25 groups are painting a plow.

The public can cast votes for their favorites at the event on Saturday. The winning plows will be displayed in the Parade of Lights on Friday, November 28.

Why the Change?

The viewing event was previously held at the Levitt parking lot downtown, but construction from the venue's expansion project forced the location change this year.

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10 Wild South Dakota Snowstorms

Even though snow is blanketing the Sioux Empire, some snowstorms still do not compare to these ten dreadful snowstorms that hit South Dakota.

Only In Your State highlighted ten snowstorms in South Dakota as a reminder for people to always be aware of the road during the winter. South Dakotans are well aware of the fact that the state’s winters can be harsh which is why it is always a good idea to plan ahead and prepare for the worst.

Do you remember any major snowstorms that hit South Dakota?

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Slowly but surely, people of the Sioux Empire are bracing for colder weather and snow-covered roads. Even though snow will soon be gracing the Sioux Empire with its presence, some snow showers will not compare to these ten dreadful snowstorms that hit South Dakota.

Only In Your State highlights these ten snowstorms in South Dakota as a reminder for people to always be aware of the roads during the winter. These South Dakotan winters can be harsh, which is why it is always a good idea to plan ahead and prepare for the worst.

Do you remember any major snowstorms that hit South Dakota?

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