Parades are some of the best family fun in the summer. They’re free, you get candy, and it doesn’t take a lot of effort to show up and cheer. Bring a blanket or a chair – oh, and some pillowcases for all the tootsie rolls you’ll be collecting. We add parades as we learn about them, so check back often.
TWIN CITIES PARADES THIS MONTH
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Delano 4th of July Festival - Delano Central Park, DelanoThursday, July 2, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Chanhassen 4th of July Celebration - Chanhassen City Center Park, Chanhassen⚈ SEE TIMES: Coon Rapids 4th of July - Boulevard Plaza, Coon Rapids
⚈ SEE TIMES: Eagan's July 4th Funfest - Eagan Festival Grounds, Eagan
⚈ SEE TIMES: Hudson Booster Days - Lakefront Park, Hudson
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Shakopee Happy Birthday America Parade - Shakopee Lions Park, Shakopee
Saturday, July 4, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Lakeville Pan-o-Prog Festival - Pan-O-Prog Festival (Map), Lakeville⚈ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm: Langford 4th in the Park - Langford Park, Saint Paul
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Edina 4th of July Parade - Edina City Hall, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm: Forest Lake 4th of July - Lakeside Memorial Park, Forest Lake
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Lake Elmo 4th of July Kids Parade - Lake Elmo Lions Park, Lake Elmo
⚈ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm: Richfield 4th of July Events - Richfield Veterans Park, Richfield
⚈ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Afton 4th of July Parade & Celebration - Afton Town Square Park, Afton
⚈ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Apple Valley Freedom Days Parade - ,
Saturday, July 11, 2026
⚈ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm: Lindstrom Karl Oskar Days Parade - Downtown Lindstrom, LindstromSunday, July 12, 2026
⚈ 7:30 am - 11:15 pm: Monticello Riverfest - Monticello Pioneer Park, Monticello⚈ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Robbinsdale Whiz Bang Days Parade & Fireworks - Citizens Independent Bank, Robbinsdale
Thursday, July 16, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Mound Spirit of the Lakes Festival - Surfside Park, Mound⚈ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Fridley '49ers Days Parade & Pre-Parade Party - Commons Park, Fridley
⚈ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Maple Grove Days Parade - ,
Saturday, July 18, 2026
⚈ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Centerville Fete des Lacs Parade - Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, Centerville⚈ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm: East Bethel Booster Day - Booster Days, East Bethel
Sunday, July 19, 2026
⚈ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Hopkins Raspberry Festival Grande Day Parade - City of Hopkins, HopkinsWednesday, July 22, 2026
⚈ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Minneapolis Aquatennial Torchlight Parade - Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisFriday, July 24, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Chaska River City Days - Chaska Lions Park, Chaska⚈ SEE TIMES: Wabasha Riverboat Days - Wabasha Riverboat Days, Wabasha
Saturday, July 25, 2026
⚈ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm: Rosemount Leprechaun Days Grand Day Parade & Fireworks - Rosemount Central Park, Rosemount⚈ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: ArtCars and ArtBikes Parade - Lyndale Park Gardens, Minneapolis
Friday, July 31, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Little Canada Canadian Days - Spooner Park, Little Canada⚈ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: St. Anthony VillageFest Parade & Block Party - St. Anthony Central Park, Saint Anthony Village
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St. Francis Pioneer Days in the Park is May 30th – June 1st, 2025.
Grand Day Parade is at Noon.
Thank you, Sammie. Adding now.
Rockin Rogers parade is Saturday, June 22nd at noon
Thank you, Brad. We’ll share this information.
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Thank you, Kari. We look forward to this parade to close out summer parade season each year.
The parade of boats at Centennial Lakes Park is June 9th in 2024, followed by a Sousa Band that evening.
Thank you for that update, Brandy. I’ve added the information to the article.
Thanks a lot for sharing this with all folks. Wondering if know if chairs can be set up the night before the Delano 4th of July parade to save you a spot for the parade?
Hi Debra. We’ve been told that Sunrise is the earliest the city will allow seats out. Apparently, spots fill fast. I think most cities around this area restrict setting up chairs prior to the day of the parade.
How can be a part of the parades with my company?
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The North St. Paul Fall Round Up Parade is on Thursday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. in historic downtown North St. Paul.
Thank you, Kari. We also received your email and will add this parade to our guide. It’s nice to have another September option.
There is unfortunately no Roseville Rose Parade this year, 2021. You should remove it from this list. ?
Thank you for the update Lanae. We’ve made the edit.
Cambridge Snowflake Parade is November 23,2019 at 5:30 pm this year!
Thank you, Linda! We’ll add it.
Columbia Heights Jamboree was on June 28th this year to keep on your radar for next year. Thanks for this list!
Thank you, Leane.
I’ve added it to our list for 2020.
James J Hill Parade
Today Sept 9 at 2:00 pm
Wayzata,Mn
Thank you, Linda. We’ve added this so it will be on next year’s list.
Woodbury Parade Sunday Aug 26 # 11:00 am
Thanks for the heads up, Linda. We’ve added this parade to the list.