2026 STARS & STRIPES DAYS

Description

Marketing Opportunities

Sponsor Stars & Stripes Days

Sponsorship commitments due by June May 29, 2026 to receive full sponsorship benefits.

Sponsoring Stars & Stripes Days is more than visibility—it’s a chance to connect directly with thousands of attendees in meaningful, memorable ways.

• Take the Stage: Engage live with audiences during entertainment
• Own the Moments: Align your brand with fireworks, parades, and headline events
• Be Seen Everywhere: Gain visibility through signage, apparel, and promotions
• Stay Top of Mind: Distribute branded items attendees take home
• Connect On-Site: Turn face-to-face interactions into lasting relationships
• Be Part of the Tradition: Associate your brand with a beloved community celebration
• Amplify Your Reach: Extend exposure through radio, social media, and Chamber marketing

Make your brand part of the experience—and part of a tradition people return to year after year.

Free Ways to Promote Your Business

Commitments due by May 29, 2026 to be included in printed flyers.

As a Chamber member, you have access to complimentary marketing opportunities to be part of Pequot Lakes’ biggest summer events.

List Your Event
Submit your events or activities to be included in the official Stars & Stripes event listings.

List My Event >>

NEW // Blinky Button Specials
An interactive way to drive traffic right to your business during Stars & Stripes Days (July 3–4). Patrons will have the opportunity to purchase a 2026 Stars & Stripes Days blinky button that will grant them access to deals & discounts offered by participating chamber members. Deals & discounts will be listed on the official event page and printed flyer.

List My Deal or Discount >>

Be in the Parade
Sign up by June 26, 2026 
Walk, drive, march, or ride—thousands will see your float on July 4th.

Register for the Stars & Stripes Days Parade >>

Celebrate America's 250th Pequot Lakes Style! 

Celebrate our Nation’s Independence on July 3rd & 4th in Pequot Lakes! You’ll find fun activities for the whole family: food vendors, bean bag tournament, kid's activities, music, craft fair, parade, fireworks, and more! You won't want to miss Minnesota’s BEST small town Fourth of July celebration.

NEW! // Blinky Button Specials

We’re going all out for America’s 250th, and we’re teaming up with local businesses to celebrate in a big way!

On July 3–4, 2026, unlock exclusive deals and discounts at participating Chamber member businesses throughout Pequot Lakes. Simply purchase a 2026 Stars & Stripes Days Souvenir Blinky Button for just $5 and enjoy special savings at your favorite shops all weekend long (unless otherwise noted).

Friday, July 3, 2026 (Event list subject to changes)

5:00 PM // Food Vendors (South Trailside Park)

• Confirmed food vendors: Bubba's BBQ Pit / Iwona's Perogies / K&D Kettle Corn / Kading Enterprises / Mister Lemonade / Pronto Pups

5:00 PM // Bean Bag Toss Tournament Registration (South Trailside Park)
More Info Coming Soon

5:00 PM // Kid’s Activities (South Trailside Park)
Bungee Trampoline, Bounce House, & Kids Climb

6:00 PM // Bean Bag Toss Tournament (South Trailside Park)
More Info Coming Soon

7:00-7:30 PM // Sign up for Loon Calling Contest (South Trailside Park near band)
Test your loon calling skills in the Loon Calling Contest. Age groups include: 12 & Under and 13 & Older. 
Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded to 1st place in both age groups!

7:30 PM // Loon Calling Contest

8:00 PM // LIVE MUSIC by The Rusty Zippers (South Trailside Park)  
Band will start immediately following the Loon Calling Contest between 8:00-8:15PM.

DUSK // Fireworks by North Star Fireworks (Pequot Lakes High School)

Saturday, July 4, 2025 (Event list subject to changes)

7:00 AM – 11:00 AM // Pancake Breakfast (Pequot Lakes Fire Hall on Main Street)

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM // Craft Fair & Food Vendors (South Trailside Park)

• Confirmed food vendors: Bubba's BBQ Pit / Iwona's Perogies / K&D Kettle Corn / Kading Enterprises / Mister Lemonade / Pronto Pups

9:00 AM // Kid’s Activities (South Trailside Park)
Bungee Trampoline, Bounce House & Kids Climb, Water Wars.

9:30 AM // Kiddie Parade - (Band Shelter, North Trailside Park)

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM // Parade Line Up (Pequot Lakes Middle School Parking Lot)

12:00 PM // Stars and Stripes Day Parade Parade begins at west side of the Pequot Lakes School