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4th of July Kids Parade Volunteer Information -2026-

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Lake Elmo 4th of July Kids Parade! Listed below are the details about each volunteer position needed for planning the event and hosting the event on July 4th! This parade is possible only because of volunteers. Please consider helping out for one or more open spots!

Sign up to Volunteer (Google Form) **See Open Spots BELOW before you click on the form**

Volunteer Job Descriptions (please sign up on google Form Ab

PLANNING / EVENT PREP

Volunteer Recruitment (June - Flexible time: 2 or 3 hours)

Volunteers Needed: 2

  • Share social posts for Volunteer requests
  • Help post fliers around Lake Elmo
  • Send emails and texts to friends and neighborhood groups in the Lake Elmo area

Day Before Prep (July 3rd - 8:30-10:30 am)

Volunteers Needed: 4

  • Meet at Lion's Park Pavilion
  • Unload supplies (tables, tents, etc.) and distribute 
  • Hang weather-proof decorations
  • Place signage in designated spots

Early Morning Set-up (July 4th 7-8:30 am)

Volunteers Needed: 6

  • Set up small 10x10 tents, tables and a few chairs
  • Hang decorations & flags in Lion's Park Pavilion
  • Prepare last-minute activities details - table coverings, volunteer badges, activity supplies, etc.
  • Chalk streets (directional information, patriotic decor) 
  • More details to follow

PARADE

Parade Line-up & Route Assistant (8:30 - 10:45 am)

Volunteers Needed: 12

  • Meet at the north side of Lion's Park (Laverne & 36th) for a brief orientation
  • Assist Fire Department, Public Works Staff and Sheriff's Deputies at assigned barrier location or designated spot
  • Answer questions / direct the crowd to the line-up location, and assist with parking-related questions
  • Support crowd safety and route closure 
  • Alert leads to any questions/concerns 
  • After parade, gather signage on the parade route and drop off at Lion's Park Pavilion

POST-PARADE ACTIVITIES

Activity Leads (8:30 - 11:30 am)

Volunteers Needed: 2

  • Meet at Lion's Park for a brief orientation at 8:45 am 
  • Provide general guidance to activity sponsors on where to set-up, etc.
  • Work with event leads to ensure set-up runs smoothly
  • As crowd gets smaller, lead and assist with clean-up
  • Note supply needs 

Photographers - Shift 1 (9:00 -10:30 am)

Volunteers Needed: 2

  • Pick up your Connect Lake Elmo Volunteer Lanyard at Connect Lake Elmo tent in old Fire Station Lot
  • Take photographs of parade line-up and parade
  • Always ask permission to use on our website and for social media for close-ups of individuals or small groups (if photographing a child, please ask the adult accompanying them)
  • Crowd photos do not require permission for photographing
  • Upload photos from your shift to designated Google folder (the link will be sent to you a few days before the parade

Photographers - Shift 2 (10:00 am-noon)

Volunteers Needed: 2

  • Pick up your Connect Lake Elmo Volunteer Lanyard at Connect Lake Elmo tent in old Fire Station Lot
  • Take photographs parade & post-parade activities
  • Always ask permission to use on our website and for social media for close-ups of individuals or small groups (if photographing a child, please ask the adult accompanying them)
  • Crowd photos do not require permission for photographing
  • Upload photos from your shift to designated Google folder (the link will be sent to you a few days before the parade


WRAP-UP

Pack-up & Storage

Volunteers Needed: 6

  • Take down 10x10 tents and place in storage bags
  • Wipe down folded tables
  • Remove all signage and decorations; pack in designated bins
  • Load supplies and drive to storage unit with Event Leads
  • Pick up visible trash for Public Works to collect

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