Spud Fest Parade
June 29, 2019
It’s that time of year again! The Big Lake Spud Fest parade is fast approaching.
We invite you to be a part of the fun. This year’s parade will be held June 29, 2019. Line up begins at 9:00 a.m. and no one will be allowed into line up after 10:00 a.m. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. SHARP. Groups with numbers of people should meet some where before 9:00 a.m. and enter into the line up together. The route will be the same as years past, down Eagle Lake Road starting at Park Avenue turning onto Minnesota Ave. and ending on Minnesota Ave. Take down will take place in front of Independence Elem. Royalty will be directed to continue down Minnesota Ave to County Road 43 to loop around and into the High School parking lot using the bus lane.
Just a reminder on our candy policy as you plan your entry. If candy is to be distributed, it is to be handed out by those walking with your entry, not thrown from your float or vehicle. Our intent is not to discourage you from giving out candy; in fact, the kids look forward to it. Safety, however, must be our first priority.
In an effort to reduce the amount of garbage the parade generates, distribution of flyers, posters, stickers, etc. is not permitted unless it is attached to an item in which it will not blow away and be left behind. Thank you for honoring this policy.
In order to help reduce the cost of putting on the parade, there will be a $35.00 early entry fee for profit organization, for non-profit organizations and civil organizations there will be a $10.00 early entry fee. Please see attached entry form for the late entry fee amounts. Also, there will be judges there and cash prizes will be awarded for the best all around floats. First place will receive $100.00, second place will receive $75.00 and third place will receive $50.00, so be creative.
Please return the enclosed entry form with the complete details of your entry by May 31st to receive early bird pricing. Late entries WILL BE AT THE END of the lineup. You will be notified no later than June 21, 2019 of the number and line-up information.
Mail your entry to: Big Lake Spud Fest
Attn: Natalie Bender
13130 192 ½ Lane NW
Elk River, MN 55330
Should you have any questions, please feel free to email me at b.l.spudfestparade@gmail.com and I will respond as soon as I can. You can also call me at 612-518-3504.
The Big Lake Spud fest website is www.biglakespudfest.com
We hope you can join us this year and look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely, Natalie Bender, Parade Director
