Afton Parade MN

07/04/2024

As of now parade is still on for 1pm

07/04/2024

Weather is being closely watched and we will have hourly updates on the status of the parade.

Happy Fourth! 🥳

07/03/2024

Weather Update!

River levels have dropped enough and the parade will line up in the Marina as planned!

ALSO

Parade officials are watching the weather hourly, and so far, we should have perfect weather for the 1:00 start of the parade

07/03/2024

1 more day!!! 🥳

And no better time to discuss parking options for the parade!
- Afton’s Main Street is NO PARKING during the parade but….
- Free offsite parking and shuttle bus will be running from the Lakeland Plaza parking lot to Afton City Hall from 11-3 (bus will be taking a break during the parade)
- TROLLEYS - FREE trolley rides within the village of Afton will be running along the length of Afton’s Main Street (Afton city hall to River Road)
- PARKING is also available along roads leading into and out of afton
- ROAD CLOSURES from 12:45-2 for all roads leading into and out of afton.

For additional questions check out our website afton parade.com

07/02/2024

‼️Parade officials are constantly monitoring the river levels and if the Afton Marina road remains flooded, the parade will line up the shoulder of the south bound lane of Co. Rd. 18 just north of intersection with Co.Rd. 21.

07/01/2024

July is here!! We are so excited for the parade on Thursday, and even more excited to announce that Governor Tim Walz will be present!!! 🥳🇺🇸 Vendors will begin serving food/drinks at 11am, the parade will begin at 1pm, and events and activities in the park will run until 3pm. We can’t wait!

July 4, downtown Afton, MN. celebration before/after parade with kids activities, food/beer, music,

06/29/2024

🎉🎉The Afton Parade Committee is looking for two 14 - 16 years old young adults to manage the two bounce houses located in Afton's Town Square Park during the 4th of July Parade. Must be able to make change and manage the kids going in and out of the Bounce Houses. Hours on the 4th will be from 10:30 to 3:00.
Email [email protected] if you’re interested!

06/29/2024

Our parade and vendor applications are still open! Check out our website for more info 🇺🇸🎆

The Afton Parade Committee is excited to announce this year’s Grand Marshal is Mary Divine, longtime reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press covering Afton, Washington County and the St. Croix River Valley.

06/14/2024

The fourth is right around the corner 🥳 and we’re looking for volunteers to help manage traffic and people on the day of the parade. Start time is 10:00AM ending at the parade start time at 1:00. If you can help email the parade at [email protected].