Parade Registration | 2026 Stars & Stripes Days

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! REGISTER FOR THE PARADE >> 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 You must enter from the west entrance on W 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 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* ***** The Parade Route has been updated for 2026 due to construction. Please continue to check back for updates, as the route may return to Front Street if construction is completed in time. If any additional changes are made, an updated parade map will be posted below.*****