2025 Event will be updated in the coming months.
Midsummer Dates will be June 18th thru June 22nd.

Dear Merchants of the North Branch Area,

The North Branch American Legion Post #85 has been a proud member of the North Branch Business community since 1925. Our non-profit donates thousands of dollars every year to support various projects in our area. We have hosted the North Branch Midsummer Days Celebration for over 99 years. It is our five-day event that includes a carnival, two parades, street dances, free lunch, raffle drawings and bingo, and several free children’s sponsored events.

We cannot achieve an event of this magnitude without the support from our business community.  These events bring in thousands of people to our community who spend their time and money at our local businesses.  It is also a time for alumni and families to gather and celebrate in our town.

This year’s celebration will be held Wednesday, June 18th through Sunday, June 22nd, 2025.

We are asking for your help in making this event a huge success by helping sponsor our marching bands, clown clubs, and aerial displays for the annual Sunday parade.  Your past contributions have helped make this parade a regional destination for free family fun and entertainment. All parade sponsors will receive recognition in the local papers, our website, on our Facebook page and other community pages.

Individual parade unit sponsors will be provided with a banner showing the sponsor’s name preceding the unit in the parade on Sunday, June 22nd.  These performing units vary in cost from $500.00 to $2500.00 and the actual cost will not be known until each unit returns their acceptance letter with the amount they will charge for their participation in our parade.

If you are interested in sponsoring a parade unit or helping us to finance the parade for 2025, please contact us at the American Legion at 651-674-4810 or email us at info@nbamericanlegion.com.  Please make your check payable to: American Legion Post 85.

With much appreciation,

Parade Committee
American Legion Post #85
North Branch, Minnesota

North Branch Midsummer Days Parade

Sunday, June 22, 2025 @ 2 pm

Please Complete the Entry Form below or Download and Mail the Completed Paper Form here. A Confirmation and Payment Request will be emailed to you once your entry is approved.

Printable Parade Registration Form

Questions: 651-674-4810

REGISTRATION DETAILS
  • Line up information is NOT available before day of parade.
  • No correspondence will be sent.
  • Go to American Legion (6439 Elm St) at/after 1pm for line-up number/placement.
  • Parade is held rain or shine.
  • Parade line-up is assigned in order entries are received.
RULES & REQUIREMENTS
  • A General Liability Policy is required for all participating groups.
  • Candy must be thrown to the curb.
  • No water guns or water balloons.
  • No alcohol consumption while riding/ driving in the parade.
  • The Legion incurs larger clean-up fees from the distribution of material or advertising with no monetary value (ie: flyers vs coupons).
    Units distributing this type of non-monetary value material must enter parade at higher entry fee level. Violators will be subject to a fine.

Parade Entry Form

Entry Classification *
Will Your Entry Have Music? *
Will Your Entry Have Large Animals? *
Examples: 20 ft. - regular vehicle, 40 ft. - truck & trailer, 60 ft. semi-truck/ commercial float