2026 Independence Day Parade

Route: Down Main Street from 8th Ave to Bandshell Park

Independence Day Parade

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary!

Join us for this year’s Austin Independence Day Parade as we come together to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary! We are excited to announce a NEW START TIME for this year’s festivities. The parade will now step off at 10:00 AM.

Gather your family and friends and head down to Main Street for a morning filled with community spirit, vibrant entertainment, and local pride. With over 70 entries participating, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

Event Details

Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM (New Start Time!)
Location: Main Street, Austin, MN
Grand Marshal: Randy Kramer

Parade Highlights

Get ready for an action-packed lineup! Keep an eye out for:

Entertainment: Smoke-breathing dragons, go-karts, motorcycles, fire trucks, tow trucks, and high-energy marching bands.
Giveaways: Businesses and organizations along the route will be handing out candy, refreshing freeze pops, and plenty of fun swag for the crowd.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We are incredibly grateful to our local business partners for making this celebration possible:

Presenting Sponsor: Precision Signs
Gold Sponsors:
- Edward Jones
- Accenta Credit Union
- Allweather Roof
Silver Sponsors:
- Coopertive Response Center, Inc.
Bronze Sponsors
- Thompson Sanitation
- Nexus Family Healing
- West Oakland Auto Repair