The following entries in the 2013 Merrill Labor Day Parade received recognition from parade judges:
1. Old Cars: first place, Ron Nicklaus; second place, Pine Grove Bar; third place, LeRoy Wysocki.
2. Labor Floats: first place, IAM Local 2362; second place, Weinbrenner #688; third place, Operating Engineers Local 139.
3. Organizations: first place, Immanuel Lutheran; second place, Humane Society; third place, Our Way, Inc.
4. Youth Groups: first place, Boy Scout Troop 599 Haunted Sawmill; second place, Cub Scouts Pack 502.
5. Marching Units: first place, Merrill Marching Jays; second place, Merrill City Band; third place, Boy Scout Colorguard.
6. Business & Industry: first place, Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes; second place, Grandpa’s Farm; third place, Shamrock Lawn Care.
7. Comic: first place, Big Hass BBQ & DAT Bar; second place, S&S Bar; third place, Knuckleheadz.
8. Horses: first place, Busy Bees; second place, Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo; third place, Kalla Monday & Stephanie Spoehr.
9. Old Farm Machinery: first place, Northwoods Tractor Club; second place, George Amelse; third place, Ken Tesch.
10. Historical Significance: first place, Fred Pester submarine.