Celebrating your right to vote could only be delayed by Sturgeon Bay’s marine traffic on Friday afternoon. Several decorated cars drove through the city with signs celebrating the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote on August 18th, 1920. The extra 12 minutes it took to drive the parade route due to a pair of bridge-related delays paled compared to the 70-plus year-long fight women took on the right for equality. Upon their arrival at Martin Park, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton channeled through the voices of Susan Kohout and Chris Milton, delivered an address that crossed generations. The pair connected themes from when they fought for women's equality in the 1920s as they relate to battles women and other groups of Americans are fighting in the 2020s.

The afternoon program concluded with a performance by Cathy Grier. Women’s Equality Day, which is paired with the anniversary of the 19th Amendment, was passed in 1973.