Parade Registration | 2026 Stars & Stripes Days
Saturday, July 4, 2026 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
Register for the Stars & Stripes Days Parade!
Sign up by June 26, 2026
We need the support of the Pequot Lakes community to make the event bigger and better in 2026. It doesn’t matter if you walk, drive, march, or ride – thousands of locals and vacationers flock to downtown Pequot Lakes and want to see YOUR parade float on July 4th!
Time: 12PM Noon!
The parade will commence precisely at 12:00 PM noon regardless of weather. We'll see you there!
Parade Theme: Celebrating 250 Years of America!
Suggestions:
- 1776: The Founding of America
- 250 Years of Freedom (1776–2026)
- Stars & Stripes Celebration
- Hometown USA / Small Town Pride
- America the Beautiful
- Red, White & Blue Party
- American Road Trip
- Backyard BBQ / All-American Summer
- Salute to the Military & Veterans
- The American Dream
- Famous American Icons (Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, Bald Eagle)
- American Music (country, rock, marching band)
- From Then to Now (history to present)
- Future of America
- Lake Life in America
- Stars, Stripes & Sweets
- Patriotic Sports
Trophy awarded to best nonprofit and for-profit floats!
Parade Cost
- Chamber Member Business: FREE!
- Non-Profit: FREE!
- Non-Chamber Member Business: $100
- Political: $100
Parade Check-in
Check-In: 10 AM-11:30AM (NO EARLY ARRIVALS)
Parade Lineup
Sponsors line up in the Pequot Lakes Middle School Parking Lot starting behind the school.
Parade volunteers will check you in and give you instructions where to proceed to park so you're with like sponsors or general parade entries. You will also receive your float number that will need to be placed on your vehicle. Parade entries with music will be lined up separately so they can be integrated with the non-music entries.
Parade Participant Parking
Parade participant parking will be at the Pequot Lakes High School Parking lot. Enter from West Lakes Street.
Parade Rules
A signed Parade Rules form is required to participate. Please review all guidelines and email your signed form to nichole@pequotlakes.com
*NEW* 2026 Parade Route
Images
Chamber Member Business: FREE!
Non-Profit: FREE!
Non-Chamber Member Business: $100
Political: $100
Deadline to Enter the Parade: June 26, 2026!
31095 Government Drive
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 United States
Parade Starts at 12PM Noon on July 4th!
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