DES MOINES, Iowa -- Last weekend, President Trump’s supporters gathered for boat parades across the state, from Adams County to Coralville, and along the great Mississippi River, from Harpers Ferry and Dubuque all the way to Muscatine. Even on land, Iowans found ways to show their support -- with a tractor parade taking place in Denison. 

This overwhelming enthusiasm simply doesn’t exist for Democrats and Joe Biden. When the caucuses were over, Biden packed up and left Iowa behind. Meanwhile, Team Trump has been on the ground for over a year -- and now not only has the Iowa Trump Victory team made over one million calls, they’ve also knocked over 100,000 doors since August first alone, while closely following CDC guidelines -- wearing masks and socially distancing.

Here are some highlights from Labor Day Weekend:

“Trump boat parade a success” | Muscatine Journal

“The Muscatine Trump 2020 boat parade on Sept. 5 at the Muscatine riverfront on the Mississippi River far exceeded the organizer's expectations. The group had pre-estimated having 50 boats in the parade. The official count was 118 boats and there were an estimated 500 people in the parade.”

“Trump supporters hold MAGA boat parade in Dubuque” | KWWL

“Hundreds of boats took part in a boat parade to support President Trump's re-election in Dubuque Saturday. Saturday afternoon, the Mississippi River was a sea of Trump-Pence signs, flags, and chants of 'four more years.'”

“'A day to remember:' Hundreds of vessels show support during Trump Boat Parade in Dubuque” | Dubuque Telegraph Herald

“The parade of supporters stretching out of view made estimating its size difficult, but Smith estimated there were 300 boats involved. Groups of supporters also could be seen on shore at various locations.”

“Pro-Trump boat gathering draws hundreds at Coralville Lake” | The Gazette

“Hundreds of people gathered for a pro-Trump boat parade at Coralville Lake on Monday. More than 100 boats trickled into the lake by Mehaffey Bridge with Trump signs, “Make America Great Again” flags and American flags.”

“Trump boat rally hits Coralville Lake” | KCRG

“One couple told KCRG-TV9 the rally was about supporting the president and to counter what they see as a negative political message across the country.”

“Trump supporters in Iowa taking to the water for Labor Day weekend MAGA parades” | Mason City Globe Gazette

“With many political activities canceled because of COVID-19, including traditional community parades, MAGA — Make America Great Again — boat parades have become popular. A Trump boat parade on West Okoboji in northwest Iowa drew more than 1,200 boats, according to news reports.”

“Trump parade goes through Denison” | Denison Bulletin Review

“More than 100 tractors were in the parade, according to Gwen Ecklund, president of the Crawford County Republic Women. Pickups and other styles of vehicles joined in the parade.”

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