Nov
22
9:00 AM09:00
Nov
5
7:00 AM07:00
Oct
13
6:00 AM06:00
Sep
19
6:00 PM18:00
Fall Round Up Parade North St. Paul
The Fall Round Up Parade is a long-standing event that celebrates our community with a fun, family-friendly parade. The parade route travels down 7th Ave. E. through downtown North St. Paul. Come early and visit our local businesses.
Aug
27
9:00 AM09:00
Aug
17
9:00 AM09:00
NRC Deployment Readiness Training (DRT)
Deployment Readiness Training (DRT) August 17th. This event will provide briefs on mobilization programs (medical coverage, DFAS, ESGR, etc.) for all Navy Reservists, their spouses, and children.
Aug
10
10:00 AM10:00
Jul
28
11:00 AM11:00
Jul
28
10:00 AM10:00
Glenwood Waterama Parade
Join the excitement, with a multiple day festival located on the beautiful shores of
Lake Minnewaska.
Jul
24
7:30 PM19:30
Minneapolis Aquatennial Torchlight Parade
Mark your calendar for the 2024 Aquatennial Torchlight Parade on July 24, 2024. Enjoy great floats and performances at this signature Aquatennial event. We can’t wait to gather together for another fantastic evening in the heart of downtown as we kick off the 2024 Aquatennial.
Parking
We are excited for you to join us at the Aquatennial Torchlight Parade. Note that 12th Street (between Marquette and Nicollet) and Nicollet (from 12th to 4th Streets) close to traffic by 6:30 pm, and through traffic leading up to and during the parade will be available at 10th, 7th, 6th and 5th Streets. Recommended parking for the event includes:
1111 S. Marquette Parking Ramp (1111 Marquette Avenue South)
710 Marquette Avenue S. Garage (710 S. Marquette Ave.)
City Center Ramp (10 S. 7th Street)
Leamington Ramp (1001 2nd Avenue South)
ABOUT THE TORCHLIGHT PARADE
The Minneapolis Aquatennial Torchlight Parade has been a longstanding Aquatennial tradition. As a flagship Aquatennial event, the parade continues to grow. The Torchlight Parade is the largest nighttime parade in Minnesota.
Jul
24
7:30 PM19:30
Jul
22
to Jul 28
NAVCO Navy Week
Fargo Navy Week is one of 13 Navy Weeks in 2021, focusing a variety of assets, equipment, and personnel on a single city for a weeklong series of engagements designed to bring America's Navy closer to the people it protects. Each year, the program reaches more than 140 million people -- about half the U.S. population.
Jul
21
1:00 PM13:00
Jul
21
1:00 PM13:00
Northwest Water Carnival Parade Detroit Lakes
A week long celebration of summer! When it comes to celebrating summer, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota takes its time. The Jaycee-sponsored Northwest Water Carnival lasts a delicious week or more in the heart of summer – July 12-21, 2024. This will be the 88th annual!
An Admiral – a Jaycee member – resides over the extravaganza.
Are you ready to watch the crash and bang of beater vehicles? There’s a demo derby for you. Water fights, kids’ games, music and food and more food – the Northwest Water Carnival has it all for you!
An annual favorite is Bash on the Beach, where you and your friends have a blast with live bands on the shores of Little Detroit Lake on Friday and Saturday nights. The Parade of the Northwest is Sunday, July 21. The parade stretches a mile along Washington Avenue and West Lake Drive. The Fourth of July may be over, but in Detroit Lakes, the fun is just getting started.
Find more information about the Detroit Lakes Northwest Water Carnival and purchasing Bash on the Beach tickets online on their website.
Jul
20
6:00 PM18:00
Jul
14
7:30 PM19:30
Jul
4
10:00 AM10:00
Edina 4th of July Parade
Our main event is the parade on July 4th at 10 a.m. But the Edina Community Foundation, along with the City of Edina, orchestrates three July events: the parade, the fireworks, and a veterans dinner that celebrates veterans with local ties who participate in our parade each year. A team of community members begins planning the parade in February!
Jun
29
10:00 AM10:00
Stars and Stripes Parade - Fergus Falls
Minnesota Veterans Homes - Fergus Falls shines the light on this holiday by hosting an annual Stars & Stripes Parade the weekend before the Fourth of July. This year, the Stars & Stripes Parade – which includes businesses and organizations as well as individual people and their pets – is scheduled for Saturday, June 29 at 10 a.m. The parade lines up and begins at the Fergus Falls Veterans Home located at 1821 North Park Street.
Jun
15
to Jun 16
Deke Slayton Airfest, featuring the Blue Angels
Donald K. (Deke) Slayton was one of America’s original Mercury Seven astronauts. He flew on the Apollo-Soyuz Test Program, a joint U.S.-Russian space mission, in 1975.
United States Navy Blue Angels
The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through flight demonstrations and community outreach while inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country.
Michael Goulian performing in his Extra 330SC aircraft
Michael Goulian is one of North America’s most decorated aerobatic pilots and recognized aviation professionals. Throughout his 30-year career, Goulian has devoted himself to excellence in the air, and in business. Growing up at his family’s flight school, Michael learned at an early age those values that have defined his career; hard work, dedication and an unwavering focus on the pursuit of perfection.
Susan Dacy, with Big Barnstorming Super Stearman
Step back in time as Susan Dacy puts her 450 horsepower, Super Stearman, ‘Big Red’ through its paces with a dazzling display of barrel rolls, slow, slow rolls, Cuban eights, hammerhead turns, loops and much more, in a style reminiscent of the barnstorming era of flying.
Michael Vaknin Extra 300
Michael’s passion for flight started at the age of 18, as a paratrooper, and later as an airborne instructor. In his 4 years of service, Michael has performed hundreds of static line jumps, sky-dives from C-130’s, DC-3’s and more.
Passion for aviation led Michael to take flying lessons and earn his commercial pilot and flight instructor certificates. Instructing at local flight schools Michael logged hundreds of hours helping new pilots achieve their goals in aviation.
Bob Richards ‘Machaira’
Bob Richards is a graduate of the Purdue University Flight Program, where he received his first aerobatic training in a DeHavilland Chipmunk in 1992.
Bob Looks forward to dazzling airshow attendees and aviation enthusiasts with the unique, high-energy performance of ‘Machaira’ – ‘Machaira, named for the Greek word meaning two-edged sword.
Erik Edgren: T-Clips Comedy & Aerobatics
Erik Edgren A.K.A. Hobie Washburn, is a natural airshow performer – personable to the public, engaging to the media and a rare, polished stick and rudder pilot. His family-friendly comedy and finesse aerobatics act make him a unique change of pace and entertaining addition to any airshow.
Phil Dacy: Air Show Announcer
Setting the pace for any event, Phil Dacy brings to the center stage an enthusiastic style of airshow announcing that is ‘second to none’. Having accumulated over 10,000 hours as a pilot in a variety of aircraft, Phil’s extensive knowledge and experience bring sponsors, spectators and media to the ‘front row’ in experiencing the finest in airshow entertainment.
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Jun
13
5:00 PM17:00
Happy 2/3rd Navy Birthday, a celebration at Fulton and the Twins Game
On June 13, which is the 4-month countdown to the Navy’s Birthday, we will meet at Fulton starting at 5 pm for a happy hour gathering and have the option to attend the Twins game. To indicate interest in the Twins game, please email Jeanette Sterner at Jeanmjoe@aol.com . Depending on interest, we can get a formal group ticket package in advance or utilize the military discount and/or purchase tickets closer to the game.
For any questions in advance or for the day of the event, please feel free to call Jeanette Sterner at 612 751 0263
May
18
to May 19
May
16
4:30 PM16:30
Untitled Event
On Thursday May 16, the Navy League invites you for happy hour from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Mancini’s off West 7th in St Paul. We will plan to be in on the patio but will have the lounge as a backup option in case of inclement weather.
May
16
9:00 AM09:00
May
14
9:00 AM09:00
NLUS TR Medal Presentation - Harding High School JROTC
Presentation of TR Award at Harding JROTC
May
11
10:00 AM10:00
University of Minnesota ROTC Commissioning
The Commissioning will be May 11 here at the Armory also. It will be outside so mobility is not an issue. The time has not been finalized.
May
6
to May 7
Honor Flight Returns to MSP - Sun Country
The 25th Honor Flight sponsored by Honor Flight Twin Cities (HFTC) for Minnesota and Western Wisconsin veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam will be on Monday, May 6, 2024. The flight will leave the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport from the Hubert Humphrey Charter Terminal 2 on Sun Country Airlines at 6:00 AM and return at 10:20 PM. A Homecoming Party will be waiting for them when they return to the Hubert Humphrey Terminal 2.
The Minnesota Council and the Twin Cities Sea Cadets will be part of the Homecoming Party to welcome these veteran’s home.
We hope that you will consider joining the Council at this event. Please RSVP Joyce Lacey at usnavyleague.mn.outreach@gmail.com if are able to attend. Please arrive at Terminal 2 at 1000. A muster point will be established inside the terminal to meet.
Apr
27
10:30 AM10:30
Apr
26
10:00 AM10:00
JSR Awards Ceremony - University of Minnesota ROTC
The JSR awards ceremony with only Air Force, Space Force, Navy and Marine Corps cadets and midshipmen will be April 26 at 10 am at the Armory. 15 Church Street SE. This will be in the gym and there is ONE flight of stairs to the space so mobility is problematic.
Apr
24
9:00 AM09:00
Apr
19
7:10 PM19:10
Apr
19
to Apr 20
