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2018 4th of July Parade


Annandale will be celebrating its 129th annual parade.

Parade Organizer: Annandale Chamber of Commerce

Contact: Dwight Gunnarson
Phone: 763-238-6443
See registration form below

PARADE REGISTRATION CLOSED



Click for Online Program



Parade begins on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, 10:00 am, RAIN OR SHINE, except for lighting threat. We will be monitoring the weather. Check this website for details.


Parade line up at the Annandale Elementary & High School at 8:45 am (See line up details below)


People's Choice Float Contest:
This year, the unit contest will be a People's Choice and will include EVERY UNIT. There is no cost for entry. Contest voting will be done on the Online Program. Click the button above.



Prizes based on most votes:
1st Place - $300
2nd Place - $200
3rd Place - $100

Parade Route for 2018:



Parade Rules:
Candy will be allowed this year. However, it must be handed out at the curb. Throwing candy from vehicles or floats is not allowed.


Parking on the 4th:
  • The public beach parking lot will close at 5 p.m.
  • The North end of Oak Street is closed.
  • The parking lot west of the ball field (Candlestick & Maple) is handicap parking only.

Line Up and Staging Instructions:
  • Line up starts at 8:45am.
  • IT IS REQUESTED ALL UNITS ARRIVE FROM THE EAST ON COUNTY ROAD 6 / HEMLOCK ST. SINCE SOME CITY STREETS WILL BE CLOSED JUST PRIOR TO THE PARADE.

  • ALL CITY STREETS ON THE PARADE ROUTE WILL BE CLOSED AND LOCKED DOWN AT 9:20AM.


STAGING / LINE UP
  • THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILL BE LOCKED AND CLOSED
  • THE HIGH SCHOOL WILL BE OPEN FOR FACILITIES

PARADE ROUTE


FEATURED FOR 2018
 
 
Annandale Middle School Band

Minnesota's Captain Jack Sparrow

Phoenix Drumline

St. Francis High School Marching Band

Osman Shrine Go Karts

 
Pictures Courtesy of Annandale Advocate



Thank you to our Sponsors:




(Parade Cloud Software, Planning Staff)



(Program Printing)

(Program Distribution)



Lu's Cafe
53 Oak Ave S

https://www.facebook.com/Lus-Cafe-and-Catering-121304127898186/

320-274-5034
(Morning Volunteer Breakfast)



(Thank You Public Works Staff!)


Annandale School District & Rick Walberg
(Line Up Locations)


(Golf Cart Usage)





(320) 274-8913

YOUNG & BROWN, LLP

Attorneys at Law


63 Oak Avenue South, PO Box 859
Annandale, Minnesota 55302-0859

Fax 320-274-3476
Telephone 320-274-8221