Ribbon-Cutting Thompson Elk Statue Homecoming

Thompson Elk Statue  Fountain 

Homecoming Celebration

The iconic Thompson Elk Statue is returning to its original location in downtown with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and street celebration.

Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026, 1:00-4:00pm

Ribbon Cutting Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Rosarians arrive by 12:30 pm SHARP) 

Location: Chapman and Lownsdale Squares, SW Main St. between Third and Fourth Avenues.

Attire: Whites with capes, gloves, and hats.

As part of the event, Rosarians will greet VIPs and special guests, and be a positive presence in the audience.  

Our Prime Minister, along with nine other Rosarians, will serve as Honor Guard / background during the speeches and the formal ribbon cutting.  

The program will start promptly at 1:30pm and should be complete by 2:30pm.

PLEASE NOTE: Honor Guard participation during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is limited to 10 participants with priority given to our current Prime Minister, Dukes & Duchesses and Council.  

Please remember to carpool or plan for extra time to park

There is a family-friendly community event from 1-4pm.  Once the ceremony is complete, Rosarians are free to leave or stay to check out community booths, grab a bite from local food carts, snag free stuff, take some elk selfies (“elkies,” if you will) and more!