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Date and Time
Sunday Jul 12, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM CDT
PARADE---Check-in early at the American Legion, 304 Elm St, Monticello, 55362
Parade starts at 11 AM sharp, Rain or Shine
Location
The parade starts on 3rd Street at the Monticello American Legion Club and heads East to Walnut Street. Then it will take a right on Walnut Street and head South until 6th Street. The Parade takes a right on 6th Street and heads West to Minnesota Street where it turns South and ends on 7th Street. The parade will not cross Highway 25. (Parade units will end up near the area where they lined up.) 🚨 Exciting Update! The Parade is Starting 1 Hour Earlier! 🚨 This year, we’re kicking off the parade one hour earlier than usual to make sure everyone has time to enjoy the fantastic family-friendly festivities happening in Ellison Park right after the parade! 🎉 Stick around for an action-packed lineup, including: Avoid the traffic and join the fun! Hop on the free shuttle provided by Hoglund Transportation from one of our convenient shuttle stops and head straight to the celebration. We can’t wait to see you there—bring the whole family and make a day of it! 🎈The Parade Route
🏆 Citizen of the Year Announcement
👑 Royal Ambassadors Coronation
🦆 The Famous Duck Race
🎶 Plus More!
Fees/Admission
Business: $180 (price per unit)
Politician: $200 (price per unit)
Monticello Chamber Members $100 (price per unit)
Non- Profit Business $50 (price per unit)
Club or Organization $25 (price per unit)
LATE FEE: $25 applied to registrations received after June 26th
Website
Contact Information
Monticello Chamber
(763) 295-2700
Send Email
Description
🎉 2026 Riverfest Parade
Celebrating 50 Years of Riverfest Community Celebration
Theme: Back to the 50’s 🎶🕶️🚗
Step back in time and help us celebrate 50 years of Riverfest with a parade full of classic cars, sock hops, poodle skirts, greasers, and good old-fashioned community fun! We invite businesses, organizations, families, and clubs to get creative and embrace the spirit of the fabulous 1950s.
👉 For a full schedule of Riverfest activities, visit:
www.MonticelloRiverfest.com
👉 Parade Application:
Parade Registration Form
📬 Parade entry checks must be made payable to:
RIVERFEST COMMITTEE
🚦 Basic Parade Rules
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Include a brief description of your entry for the MC to read as you pass the announcing area (6th Street & Walnut).
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All entries must provide their own transportation and keep moving throughout the parade.
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Floats over 50 feet must supply two safety spotters; semi trucks require four spotters.
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No loudspeakers, except for music relevant to your entry. Music must be family-friendly and not overpower neighboring entries.
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Parade placement is determined by the Parade Committee based on completed applications received.
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Wrapped candy only may be thrown. Please use caution with children near the street.
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Entries not present at the starting point on time forfeit parade participation. No refunds will be issued.
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The Parade Committee reserves the right to enforce additional rules as needed for safety and flow.
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No water squirting at any time during the parade.
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No selling of concessions or items along the parade route before, during, or after the parade.
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Please refrain from smoking along the parade route.
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Dogs are allowed, but please use caution—hot asphalt can burn paws.
📍 Important Parade Information
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Parade Line-Up: 11:00 AM
Location: Monticello American Legion
304 Elm Street, Monticello -
Check in with a Parade Official upon arrival for your assigned placement.
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Parade Begins: 11:00 AM SHARP
📞 Questions?
Contact the Monticello Chamber of Commerce
📞 (763) 295-2700
🕘 Mon–Thurs: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM | Fri: 8:00 AM–Noon
💵 Parade Fees & Deadlines
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Parade fee must be included with your registration form to reserve placement.
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Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 26, 2026
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Entries received after June 26, 2026, will incur a $25 late fee and may not be included in the electronic program.
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All registrations must be completed by June 26, 2026. No exceptions.
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Payment: Cash or Check only
Checks payable to RIVERFEST COMMITTEE
📬 Submit Registration:
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Mail: PO Box 192, Monticello, MN 55362
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Email (scanned): info@monticellocci.com
Dust off those saddle shoes, fire up the classics, and help us celebrate 50 unforgettable years of Riverfest—1950s style! 🎉
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