Parade Registration | 2026 Stars & Stripes Days

Description

Sign up by June 26, 2026 to be in the Stars & Stripes Days Parade on Saturday, July 4th!

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!

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.

You must enter this area from the east entrance (West Woodman Street). 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 & Shuttle Service
Parade participant parking will be at the Pequot Lakes High School Parking lot. Enter from West Lakes Street.

Parade Route
The parade will begin from behind the Pequot Lakes Middle School onto South Oak Street. Head north to Brown Street (turn right). Turn left onto Front Street. Turn right onto East Sibley Street. Turn right onto Rasmussen Rd. Turn right onto East Woodman Street. Parade route ends at the Pequot Lakes Middle School parking lot.

Parade Rules
All parade participants must follow event guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Please review the full parade rules before the event.