Join the Birch Run Rotary Club and Grand Marshall, Lew Dodak, for a community celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States.
The 2026 Parade Theme is a Parade Through Time. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. from Birch Run High School on Church Street and continues east on Main Street ending at the intersection of the entrance to Birch Run Premium Outlets.
“Keep the Parade Afloat” 50/50 tickets will be sold along the parade route the day of the parade. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The winner will be drawn at 3:00 p.m. Proceeds will cover parade expenses.
Entries for the parade are still being accepted. To submit your parade entry online, scan the QR code at the bottom of the Online Parade Entry Flyer. To submit your entry by mail, download the Mail-In Parade Entry Form. For more information contact Marianne Nelson at 810-867-40685, email: silvercreekmn@aol.com. Entry Fee is $50.00.
Line up for entries begins at 9:00am. Judging will start promptly at 10:00am. Four parade entries will be recognized in the following categories: the Grand Marshall Award; Shorty Fent Award, given to individual(s) who best display the spirit of the parade theme; Spirit of ’76 Award; and Show Stopper Award.