French Township

Side Lake Community Garage Sales
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-20 | MN
Save the Dates!
Side Lake Community Garage Sales are set for June 18, 19, and 20, 2026. If you have questions or would like to sign up to be on the Side Lake Garage Sale Map, you can contact Judy Kelly at 218-750-0908 or for more information, click here.

Side Lake Firecracker 5K
2026-07-03 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bimbo’s Octagon, 7626 Hwy 5, Side Lake, MN, 55781, United States
The 7th annual Firecracker 5K will take place on Friday, July 3 at 9:00 a.m. at Bimbo’s Octagon, 7626 Highway 5, Side Lake, MN. The scenic course takes runners through local neighborhoods, with views of the lakes and northern pines.
This year’s theme celebrates our nation’s 250th anniversary: “Salute to America: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom.”
Registration for the Side Lake Firecracker 5K is currently open through RunSignup.
Register online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/SideLake/Firecracker5KSideLake
Register before June 15 to be guaranteed a T-shirt and a sticker commemorating this year’s events in Side Lake. Race swag is limited, so sign up today!
Register before July 1 to be eligible for the race discount.

Cost (adult, 18 and up): $25
Cost (child, 17 and under): $20

Same-day registration will be available beginning at 7:00 a.m. (race discount does not apply to same-day registration). We will do our best to have race apparel available for additional purchase on the day of the event, but availability is not guaranteed.
Please email sidelakeevents@gmail.com with any questions or to inquire about volunteer opportunities.

Side Lake 4th of July Parade
2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 | MN
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. You can also view or print the application HERE. 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.

Side Lake Blood Drive
2026-07-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Side Lake Rec Center, 7548 Highway 5, Side Lake, MN, 55781
This year’s Annual Memorial Blood Center’s Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, July 18th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Side Lake Rec Center. To schedule your apt, go to https://www.mbcherohub.club/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/77267

Hazardous Waste Collection
2026-08-05 10:00 - 13:00 | French Canister Site, 7150 Greenrock Road, Side Lake, MN, 55781, United States
Household Hazardous Waste Community Collection for the French Township Canister Site in Side Lake will be on Wednesday, August 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

To view the enitre 2026 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Community Collection Schedule, click here.

Celebrate Side Lake!
2026-08-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Side Lake Rec Center, 7548 Highway 5, Side Lake, MN, 55781
