MN's Oldest and Largest 4th of July Parade

Home Calendar of Events Parade 5K Race Food / Park Map Music Under the Big Top GoldStar Amusements American Legion Baseball Tourney Modified/Slow Pitch Softball Delano Royalty 4th of July Firework Display Contact Information City of Delano Site	*Minnesota's Oldest and Largest* 4th of July Parade Attended by thousands from across the upper midwest, the state's oldest and largest 4th of July parade begins at the Delano High School at 10:30 AM. This year, the 1.5 mile parade route winds through the heart of the city at ends in Central Park. Hundreds of floats, clowns, horses, and other entries are sure to please all in attendance. The Grand Marshal of the 2009 Parade is Mike Lynch of WCCO! This year's parade will showcase Marching Bands from: Delano High School, Lakeville South High School, and the Leadership Team from the University of Minnesota Marching Band! 2009 Parade Order ----- 2009 Parade Unit Information One float each year is also honored with the Bill Diem Memorial Chairman's Award. Given by his family in honor of the Celebration Chair for 30 years, the award is given by the family to the best float in the parade. Past awards have gone to: 2004 - Delano American Legion; 2005 - Delano Royalty; 2006 - Maple Grove Royalty; 2007 - Princeton Royalty; 2008 - Winsted Days. Due to the great attendance this parade enjoys each year, roads into the parade route close at 9:30 AM.(race is at 9:45 AM). There are parking areas in the center of town, and in the lots near the city park. Get there early, enjoy a breakfast barbecue, and celebrate the 4th of July in style! Be sure to make a day of it. Enjoy the parade, then head down to Central Park to enjoy GoldStar Amusements, the final rounds of the baseball and softball tournaments, enjoy a world famous 4th of July burger or two, dance to the music under the big top, and stay for the Fireworks display to cap a fabulous 4th of July celebration for the entire family!

	*2009 Parade PDFs* Parade Info / Parade Sign-up Card / Parade Flyer / Parade Safety / Parade Route Delano 4th of July Parade Committee 763-972-4422 PO Box 252 Delano, MN 55328 Parade Chairman Cliff Simon (763) 972-4422 email Parade Route Vendor Permits Jack Lynch (763) 972-3112 email Home / Calendar of Events / Parade / 5K Race / Food Music Events / GoldStar Amusements Legion Baseball / Modified Softball / Delano Royalty / Fireworks Contact Information delano4th.com Powered & Managed using Intrcomm Technology's Site Management Console