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Rapids River Days Parade

Friday, June 21, 2024
5:00 pm Lineup, 6:00 pm Start

Route runs along 6th Avenue starting near Pleasantview School.

AFTER JUNE 8th, ENTRIES MUST ADD $25 LATE FEE

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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 85 units and 14 marching bands in competition. 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. Bring your neighbors and friends to the Sauk Rapids River Days Parade this summer and fill your evening with 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 FIVE categories: 1) Best Business, 2) Best Non-Profit, 3) STORM Green & Gold, 4) We LOVE Sauk Rapids, and 5) Top Truck (fully decorated trucks)! Entry fees apply and units can win in only one category per entry.

See last year's winners at bottom of this page. Put your creative hat on and submit your parade entry forms by Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Click on the
Float Contest Flyer for ideas and more information.
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PLEASE NOTE!
ALL FLOATS/UNITS:
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.
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2023 Marching Band Results

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Congratulations to the

2023 Parade Unit Winners!

Each winning unit received $200!

 

Best Business Unit

North Crest Kids Activity Center

 

Best "We LOVE Sauk Rapids" Unit

Elevate Dance Center

 

Best Non-Profit Unit

JOY Christian Center

 

Best "STORM Green & Gold" Unit

Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm Dance Team

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