Happy Independence Day!

We are celebrating our nation’s independence in both Ely and Tower today. Walking the walk: it’s what we do.

Tower, MN – July 4th Parade

July 4, 2024 (11-12:30)
Pancake breakfast 8-10:30 Thursday morning, flag raising at old legion building at 10:30, parade at 11:00, breitung community picnic Friday 1-4, Harbor Palooza Saturday Food, beverages, and live music with “Wrecking Crew” with Sara Holmbeck from 12 – 3 pm and “Elvis” from 3-5pm.

More information here

 
Ely, MN– July 4th Parade (1:00-3:00)
 
Walk with us to show your support for the Boundary Waters and the Ely community. The parade is one of the most iconic events of the summer, and we would love to celebrate together with you.
We will meet on 4th Ave E and East Harvey St., (near ice arena) between 12:00 and 12:30pm and the parade will begin at 1pm.

Pine River Parade, Saturday, June 29 with Jen Schultz

It’s high season for summer parades! DFLers will walk the walk together to show the growing momentum behind Jen Schultz’s candidacy.

Lineup: 10:15-10:30am Start time: 11am
(goes until around2pm) Parade start: Pine River High School (810 1st St N, Pine River MN)

Parking: At the
school parking lot and along side streets

Parade end: Corner of Barkley and1st St.

Length:
Parade is about 12blocks long

Where: Pine River – Backus High School, 810 First Street N, Pine River, MN56474, USA
Sign up here

Milaca Parade with Jen Schultz

Join us in Milaca for the Rhythm on the Rum Parade this Thursday, June 20th!

We will be marching alongside Jen Schultz, who is challenging incumbent Pete Stauber (R) in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. Show up and show you support for Jen!

Registration link for DFL Volunteers: here

Volunteer Lineup: 4:30pm 110th Ave and Hwy 23

Parade Start Time: 5:30pm (goes until around 9pm)

Parking available along 110th Ave Parade end: Intersection of 3rd St SW and 3rd Ave SW

Length: Parade is about 19 blocks long.

There will be a float for those who prefer to ride, rather than walk, in the parade.