WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO PATRIOTIC DAYS ON MONDAY, JULY 3RD 2023. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.

We are currently accepting entry forms for the parade! Please review the Parade Categories and Rules before completing the entry form below. Contact Jill Dickinson at 218-260-3334 for more details!

Complete your 2023 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 10th, 2023.

If you have any questions or seek additional information, please contact Michelle at 320-241-7177 or sieglergirl@gmail.com

Vendor Form
ST19 Form

PATRIOTIC DAYS EVENT Schedule

Grand Marshalls: Pam and Pickles (DuWayne) Peterson

Saturday July 1, 2023

  • 7:00PM Northern Lights Music Festival Opening Night Concert

    Concert at Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN

SUNDAY July 2, 2023

  • Up North Quilt Guild Show 10AM - 4PM

    Up North Quilt Guild will be displaying quilts at The Hive Coffee and Bakehouse

  • 12:00PM-2:00PM Free Ice Cream Social.

    Sponsored by Caring for Kids at Berdice Concession Stand, Pine Grove Park

  • Sponsored by the Aurora City of Commerce. Located on Stage Provided by Rudy’s Bar and Grill

  • 5:00PM ALS Beanbag Tournament hosted by Rudy’s Bar.

    4:00PM- Setup and sign in on Main Street near Rudy’s Bar. All proceeds benefit the ALS Association of MN/ND/SD chapter.

  • Live DJ GALAXYSOUND91 on Outside stage sponsored by Rudy’s Bar

  • 9PM - 1AM - Live music by PAYBACK in the Copper Nickel

monday July 3, 2023

  • Up North Quilt Guild Show 10AM - 4PM

    Up North Quilt Guild will be displaying quilts at The Hive Coffee and Bakehouse

  • Vendor Show 11am - 5pm

    Visit the Aurora Community Center to browse and shop various craft and commercial vendors.

  • 12pm - 4pm kids bounce houses for kids of different ages

    Provided by Lefty’s Tent and Party Rental.

  • 12:00PM ALS Beanbag Tournament located near the American Legion.

    11:00AM- Setup and sign in on Main Street near American Legion. All proceeds benefit the ALS Association of MN/ND/SD chapter.

  • Noon - Pie Eating Contest near MEGANS

  • 12:30PM - Until found — Medallion Hunt

    Clues posted on Facebook and at the Celebrate Aurora food truck

  • Vacant lot north of The BAR. Five age groups including adults with prizes sponsored by The Red Can Trailer, MN Pastime, and downtown businesses.

  • Amazing Charles 1:00pm - 4:00pm

  • 1:30PM to 4:30PM — Face painting by Robin!

  • 1:30PM - 4:30PM - Aurora Public Library Make and Take Craft at Library

  • 1:30PM-4:30PM — Ax Throwing

    Sponsored by Norma Jean Jofs and Jody Bauman of z’Up North Realty, located in Northern State Bank of Aurora drive-through

  • Enjoy music and fun featured by TWO lively guys! The Simple Guys is a musical act for all to enjoy!

  • 2:30-5:00PM — 5th Annual Eino & Terry Koivisto Memorial Car Show on Main Street Aurora!

    with DJ music provided by Jeremy Cap! Near The BAR

    Setup and sign in at 2pm on 3rd Ave, Judging with prizes awarded at 4:30pm

    Questions call Nancy at (218) 404-4664.

  • Live DJ GALAXYSOUND91 on Outside stage sponsored by Rudy’s Bar

  • Lineup behind Mesabi East School,

    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.

  • Located on Main Street near the Community Center Sponsored & coordinated by the Aurora Fire Department!

  • 9PM - 1AM - Live music by PAYBACK in the Copper Nickel

  • Live music by Swamp Donkey on Outside stage sponsored by Rudy’s Bar

  • This year’s show will be one of our largest!

tuesday July 4, 2023

  • 4:00PM Northern Lights Music Festival Festive Fourth!

    Concert at Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN

2023 Food Vendors

  • CELEBRATE AURORA

    Celebrate Aurora will run a food booth again this year. Offerings include Nachos, corn and burgers.

  • American Legion

    Serving Beef Sandwiches and Polish from 11:00AM - 10:30PM

  • Roland Stone Concession Shanty

    All things 4th of July and select food options

  • AUNT EDMOES COOKIES

    Serving deep fried cookie dough, cheesecake and cookies. Aunt Edmoes Cookies Facebook Page

  • Chef's Table LLC

    Serving Walleye Cakes, Cotton Candy, Currywurst, Poutine and Gyros. Chef’s table LLC facebook page.

  • The Hive

    Special menu for the event includes Fired Rice with Egg Roll, Chicken Yakitori (Japanese BBQ Chicken), Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Lemonade and Ice Cream Sandwiches. The Hive Website

  • Rudy's Bar and Grill

    Special menu for the event includes Pulled Pork Nachos, Mini Corn Dogs, Cheese Curds and Mini Donuts. Along with a wide variety of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and wraps. Rudy’s Website

  • Dog house Grill

    Serving Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, French Fries, Pop & Water. Dog House Grill facebook page