2026 Manitou Days Grande Parade

Register today to join us at the 2026 Manitou Days Grande Parade on Friday, June 19 in Downtown White Bear Lake.

A participation fee is required for all groups. Fees vary by entry type and the date payment is received. Each fee covers one parade entry and one support vehicle (for example, a truck pulling a float). Additional vehicles may be added for $100 each.

All applications are subject to approval. Fees are non‑refundable and must be paid by credit card. White Bear Events does not accept trades of goods or services as payment.

Non‑profit rates are limited and available only to local churches, organizations, and youth‑oriented groups. POLITICAL ENTRIES DO NOT QUALIFY for the non‑profit rate.

Registration Deadline: May 22, 2026

Parade Participant Rules

To ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone, all participants must follow these rules which apply throughout the entire event, including the line‑up/staging area, the parade route, and all associated gathering spaces. By submitting a registration, you agree to follow and share these rules with your entire group.

1. No smoking or alcohol on or near floats, vehicles, or walking units — including in the line‑up area.
2. No weapons of any kind are permitted at the Manitou Days Grande Parade. This includes, but is not limited to, firearms, knives, or any other items that could be perceived as weapons.
3. No open flames on any unit. Decorations should be fire‑resistant. Safety rails are encouraged for floats or open truck beds.
4. Only licensed drivers may operate motorized vehicles in the parade. All drivers must hold a valid driver’s license and maintain clear, unobstructed 180‑degree forward vision at all times.
5. Do not set up or line up outside of the designated staging areas. These areas share space with residential traffic—please ensure all participants remain out of the roadway and respect local access.
6. Do not leave your parade entry/vehicle unattended.
7. No horns or sirens — they interfere with musical groups.
8. No throwing items of any kind (candy, toys, water, etc.). All items must be handed out by walkers. Additional public‑health guidelines may be added if needed.

Parade officials and White Bear Lake Police may remove any entry that does not follow parade rules or official instructions.

IDEMNITY AGREEMENT for the 2026 Manitou Days Grande Parade

The Manitou Days Parade Committee, White Bear Events and City of White Bear Lake, collectively and individually disclaim any responsibility for accidents that may occur on June 19th in the staging area, while the parade is being lined up, in the parade line of march and at West Park. By submitting the application, all parties in your group waive and release any claim against the Manitou Days Parade Committee, White Bear Events and City of White Bear Lake and any of their officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, volunteers or sponsors, for any personal injury, property damage or other damage sustained, whether or not caused in whole or in part by the negligence of such officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents and volunteers, which occurs during or as a result of participation in the Manitou Days Grand Parade on Friday, June 19, 2026.