2026 Stars & Stripes Days

July 3-4, 2026

Friday, July 3, 2026 (Event list subject to changes)

5PM // Food Vendors (South Trailside Park)

5PM // Bean Bag Toss Tournament Registration (South Trailside Park)
More info coming soon

5PM // Kid’s Activities (South Trailside Park)
Bungee Trampoline, Bounce House, & Kids Climb

6PM // Bean Bag Toss Tournament (South Trailside Park)
More info coming soon

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 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)

7AM – 11AM // Pancake Breakfast (Pequot Lakes Fire Hall on Main Street)

9AM – 2PM // Craft Fair & Food Vendors (South Trailside Park)
Get a yummy bite to eat: fresh squeezed lemonade, mini donuts, french fries, cheese curds, corn dogs, kettle corn, cotton candy and more!

9AM // Kid’s Activities (South Trailside Park)
Bungee Trampoline, Bounce House & Kids Climb, Water Wars.

9:30 AM // Kiddie Parade – (Band Shelter, North Trailside Park)

10AM – 11:30 AM // Parade Line Up (Pequot Lakes Middle School Parking Lot)

11:15 AM // Unicycling Unicorn performs on Government Drive – Fun for the entire family. Come and watch the show!

12PM // Stars and Stripes Day Parade 
Parade begins at west side of the Pequot Lakes School

Parade Route has changed for 2026

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