WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO PATRIOTIC DAYS ON Wednesday, JULY 3RD 2024. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.
We are currently accepting entry forms for the parade! Please review the Parade Categories and Parade Rules before completing the entry form below*. Contact Jill Dickinson at 218-260-3334 for more details!
*Kiddie Parade entrants do not need to pre-register.
Complete your 2024 Parade Entry Form!
Patriotic days Craft/Commerical vendors
Celebrate Aurora is currently accepting applications for Patriotic Days craft/commercial vendors. There are indoor and outdoor spots available . If you are interested please fill out the vendor form below and email or mail application to the address provided. All required items must be returned by June 15th, 2024.
If you have any questions or seek additional information, please contact Michelle at 320-241-7177 or sieglergirl@gmail.com
PATRIOTIC DAYS EVENT Schedule
CHECK BACK FOR TIMES AND UPDATES!
Grand Marshalls: Erie Mining Book Authors
Monday July 1, 2024
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7:00PM - 9:00PM | Northern Lights Music Festival Opening Chamber Music Concert
Concert at Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN
Tuesday July 2, 2024
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9:00AM - 4:00PM | Up North Quilt Guild Quilt Show at the Hive.
Veterans bring your Military card/ID and register to win the Quilt of Valor for no charge. Drawing for the Quilt of Valor winner will be at 3:00pm on July 3rd.
There will also be another Quilt drawing that everyone is able to purchase tickets for. Drawing for this quilt will be at 3:30PM on July 3rd.
There will be a craft table as well
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4:00 | Miss Aurora and Lil' Miss Aurora Coronation
Sponsored by the Aurora City of Commerce.
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5:00PM - 7:00PM | Hutter Bunch Following Queen Coronation
Northern MN Country Bluegrass Group
Wednesday July 3, 2024
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9:00AM - 4:00PM | Up North Quilt Guild Quilt Show at the Hive.
Veterans bring your Military card/ID and register to win the Quilt of Valor for no charge. Drawing for the Quilt of Valor winner will be at 3:00pm on July 3rd.
There will also be another Quilt drawing that everyone is able to purchase tickets for. Drawing for this quilt will be at 3:30PM on July 3rd.
There will be a craft table as well
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11:00AM - 10:00PM or Later | Food Vendors
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11:00AM - 5:00PM | Vendor Show
Visit the Aurora Community Center to browse and shop various craft and commercial vendors.
ALL DAY - Roland Stone Concession Shanty will be on main street
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11:00AM - 3:00PM | Ninja Anywhere obstacle course for children
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12:00PM - 4:00PM | Kids bounce houses on main street.
Provided by Lefty’s Tent and Party Rental.
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12:00PM | ALS Bean Bag Tournament
Setup and sign in begin at 11:00AM on Main Street, by Aurora American Legion.
All proceeds benefit the ALS Association of MN/ND/SD Chapter
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12:30PM | Medallion Hunt
Clues posted on Facebook and at the Celebrate Aurora food truck at 12:30PM, 2:00PM, 3:30PM and 7:30PM.
Claim Prizes at the Celebrate Aurora food truck
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Vacant lot north of The BAR. Five age groups including adults with prizes sponsored by MN Pastime and downtown businesses.
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1:30PM - 3:30PM | Northern Lights Music Festival Concerto Competition
Concert at Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN
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1:30PM - 4:30PM | Face painting by Robin
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2:30PM - 4:30PM | 6th Annual Eino & Terry Koivisto Memorial Car Show on Main Street Aurora!
Registration/Sign in at 2:00PM. DJ music provided by Jeremy Cap from 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Judging with prizes awarded at 4:00PM
Questions call Nancy at (218) 404-4664.
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3:00PM - 8:00PM (will break for parade) | Swamp Donkey
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Adult Lineup by Mesabi East Sports Complex
Kids Lineup by Mesabi East Pool
Parade traveling from 4th Ave to Main St.
Sign in near MEHS Swim Pool Parking Lot with lineup and registration beginning at 4:15pm from West 4th Avenue North going behind the school. Prizes awarded during lineup with awards.
All decisions made by parade judges are final.
You must be registered in a specific category in order to win.
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Located on Main Street near the Community Center Sponsored & coordinated by the Aurora Fire Department!
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9:00PM - 1:00AM | Hellcat
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10:00PM | Fireworks!
Thursday July 4, 2024
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4:00PM - 6:00PM Northern Lights Music Festival Festive Fourth Concert
Concert at Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN