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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. 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 >> Volunteer Opportunities for Stars and Stripes Days Sign up by June 15, 2026 Looking to volunteer and help make this the best Stars and Stripes Days celebration ever? We would love to have you help out the team! Register to Volunteer at Stars & Stripes Days >> 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) 5:00 PM // Bean Bag Toss Tournament Registration (South Trailside Park & Main Street) $20 per team, 2 players per team. Youth bracket 8-14 years old. Adult bracket 15+ years old. Rules will be posted at registration. This is a single elimination tournament. 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 & Main Street) Tournament proceeds help support event operations and future community events. 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, 2026 (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) 9:00 AM // Kid’s Activities (South Trailside Park) Bungee Trampoline, Bounce House & Kids Climb, Water Wars. 9:30 AM // Kiddie Parade by Community Action of Pequot Lakes - (Band Shelter, North Trailside Park) 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM // Parade Line Up (Pequot Lakes Middle School Parking Lot) 10:00 AM // Famous American Speeches (Main Street - behind Near North / Across from the Pequot Lakes American Legion) 10:30 AM // Ice Cream Eating Contest at The Outpost - (31078 Government Drive) 11:15AM // Unicycling Unicorn performs on Government Drive - Fun for the entire family. Come and watch the show! 12:00 PM // Stars and Stripes Day Parade Parade begins at west side of the Pequot Lakes School The Parade Route has changed for 2026.
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community events,kid's activities,loon calling contest,youth bracket,blinky button specials
Event Categories:
Kids & Family,Sports, Youth
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