The Side Lake Parade will take place on Saturday, July 4. Lineup will begin at 8:30 a.m., with road closures along the parade route starting at 9:30 a.m. The parade will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. We will enjoy the same parade route as in previous years.

Applications for parade entry will be available at CC Camp and the Side Lake Store. Please return completed applications to either of these locations by Friday, July 3. If you happen to miss pre-registration, same-day registration will be available at the parade lineup on the corner of Rudstrom Rd. and Sturgeon Rd. If you plan to participate in parade judging, you must register before 9:30 a.m. on July 4. All floats must sign in at the registration table prior to lineup.

This year, we will be celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary: “Salute to America: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom.”

The Hibbing High School Band will be joining us again this year!

Nominations for Grand Marshal are being accepted via email at sidelakeevents@gmail.com. Please submit nominations for Grand Marshal by June 15, 2026.

Please email sidelakeevents@gmail.com with any questions or to inquire about volunteer opportunities.