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Rapids River Days Parade

Friday, June 26, 2026
5:00 pm Lineup, 6:00 pm Start
Route runs along 6th Avenue starting near Pleasantview School.
2026 Rapids River Days
Parade Entry Form

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Reserve your spot early along the parade route!

The Rapids River Days Parade is one of the most popular parades in Central Minnesota, featuring more than 80 units and 10 marching bands. The route runs along 6th Avenue starting near Pleasantview Elementary School and ending near the SRR Middle School. [SEE ROUTE MAP]  Parade goers will enjoy the marching bands, decorated floats, motorized exhibitions, royalty, costumed characters, candy treats and MORE. Join your neighbors and friends at the Sauk Rapids River Days Parade this summer and fill your evening with entertainment, excitement and surprises!

Float Decorating Contest!
$200 cash to the BEST in each category.

Get in the Winner's Circle and take home $200 cash if your float design wins BEST award in the Rapids River Days Parade for one of these SIX categories: 1) Best Business, 2) Best Non-Profit, 3) Best Youth Group, 4) STORM Green & Gold, 5) We Love Sauk Rapids, and 6) Top Truck! Entry fees apply and units can win in only one category per entry.

See winners at the bottom of this page. Put your creative hat on and get ready for the 2026 Rapids River Days Parade!

Click on the Float Contest Flyer for ideas and more information.
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PLEASE NOTE!
ALL FLOATS/UNITS:

2025 Marching Band Results

The Parade ENDS at Summit Avenue.
Departures MUST be made by turning LEFT or RIGHT onto Summit Avenue. DO NOT continue forward past the Middle School. Only Bands are allowed forward.
Click on Map for Large View
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Congratulations to the

2025 Parade Unit Winners!

Each winning unit awarded $200!

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Best "Business" Unit

Knotty Paws

 

Best "We Love Sauk Rapids" Unit

Sauk Rapids Youth Basketball

 

Best "Non-Profit" Unit

Central MN 4H Llama Club

 

Best "Top Truck" Unit

Rival Roofing

 

Best "STORM Green & Gold" Unit

Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey

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Best "Youth Group" Unit

Elevate Dance Center

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