Earlier Start Time - 10:00 am Parade (9:30 Line-up)
Fill up your wagon, tie up your blue and red shoelaces, hop on your bike, or start your tractor! Due to inclement weather during the 2024 parade, the time was moved up, and we heard overwhelming feedback from new and long-time parade goers that they loved the earlier start time! Check out the detailed map! We look forward to another small-town 4th of July celebration in downtown Lake Elmo.
Brief History of the Parade
2025 will mark the 37th year of The Lake Elmo Kids 4th of July Parade. The parade started with a handful of children parading up Lake Elmo Avenue to celebrate our independence and has grown to include over 1,000 kids of all ages. Connect Lake Elmo is honored to carry on this special tradition in partnership with the Lake Elmo Rotary, the City of Lake Elmo, the Lake Elmo Fire Department, the Washington County Sheriff, and other members of the community. Thank you to our partners who work diligently to provide a safe, meaningful, and fun day for the community.
2025 Kids Parade
Post-Parade Activities
Post-Parade Activities
10:00 am Parade Start
- Please start lining up by 9:30 on Layton Ave N off of County Rd 14 (by the Lake Elmo Inn Event Center) - This is the only access point for motorized vehicles.
- Review the map for parking, route, and street-closure information.
- This is a parade for kids of all ages - Please help us keep this young-hearted tradition alive
10:00 am Parade Start
- Please start lining up by 9:30 on Layton Ave N off of County Rd 14 (by the Lake Elmo Inn Event Center) - This is the only access point for motorized vehicles.
- Review the map for parking, route, and street-closure information.
- This is a parade for kids of all ages - Please help us keep this young-hearted tradition alive for our community.
- Commercial, political, and organized groups should refrain from advertising their cause in any manner during the parade.
- Still have questions? Check out our FAQs so you are ready to go on the 4th!
Post-Parade Activities
Post-Parade Activities
Post-Parade Activities
10:15-12:30 pm | Main Street Area and Lion's Park
- Ice Cream Social with the Lake Elmo Rotary
- Fire Trucks with the Lake Elmo Fire Department
- Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos with Connect Lake Elmo
- Flag Giveaway with Patriotic Kenny and American Flag Co.
- Minnow Races with Family Means
- ...and more!
Please email connectlakeelmo@gmail.com if you would like to sponsor a post-parade activity
Get Involved!
Post-Parade Activities
Get Involved!
Can you help us out and volunteer your time or talent?
A variety of planning tasks and short volunteer shifts are available to make this event possible. Check out the options that work best for you! VOLUNTEER ROLES
Please consider donating any amount to cover the cost of face paint, outdoor decor, and supplies that make this event magical.